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Oven-Fried Buttermilk Chicken Thighs
Warm German Potato Salad and Steamed Broccoli
Ingredients
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- 4 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 2 (6-oz) bone-in chicken thighs, skinned
- ⅛ tsp paprika
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
- ¼ cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
- ½ Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Combine buttermilk, mustard, and honey in a large zip-top plastic freezer bag; add chicken thighs. Seal and turn to coat; chill at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade.
- Sprinkle chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper; dredge in breadcrumbs on a plate, pressing gently to adhere.
- Cook chicken in hot oil in a cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes per side or until browned.
- Transfer chicken to a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until done.
Side Dish Ingredients
- ½ lb organic red potatoes, quartered
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1 slice nitrate-free bacon, chopped
- 3 Tbsp chopped red onion
- 2 tsp red wine vinegar
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
- 1 (12-oz) pkg broccoli florets
Side Dish Instructions
- Combine potatoes and water in a microwave-safe bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at HIGH 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Drain.
- Cook bacon and onion in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes or until bacon is crisp and onion is tender; remove from heat.
- Add potatoes, vinegar, mustard, and ⅛ tsp each salt and pepper to skillet; toss.
- Meanwhile, steam broccoli in a steamer basket over simmering water 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 2 | 2 | |
| Calories |
250
|
161
|
411
|
| Fat (g) | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Protein (g) | 23 | 9 | 32 |
| Carb (g) | 17 | 28 | 45 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Sodium (mg) | 527 | 338 | 865 |
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