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Oven-Fried Buttermilk Chicken Thighs

Warm German Potato Salad and Steamed Broccoli
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • 4 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 6 (6-oz) bone-in chicken thighs, skinned
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ¾ cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
  • 1½ Tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade.
  3. Sprinkle chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper; dredge in breadcrumbs on a plate, pressing gently to adhere.
  4. Cook chicken in hot oil in a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes per side or until browned.
  5. Transfer chicken to a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until done.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1½ lb organic red potatoes, quartered
  • ¼ cup water
  • 3 slices nitrate-free bacon, chopped
  • ½ cup chopped red onion
  • 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp salt, divided
  • 1 tsp pepper, divided
  • 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Combine potatoes and water in a microwave-safe bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at HIGH 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Drain.
  2. Cook bacon and onion in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 8 minutes or until bacon is crisp and onion is tender; remove from heat.
  3. Add potatoes, vinegar, mustard, and ½ tsp each salt and pepper to skillet; toss.
  4. Meanwhile, steam broccoli in a steamer basket over simmering water 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with ½ tsp each salt and pepper.

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