Dinner

Cider Vinegar Chicken with Smashed Potatoes and Watercress and Cucumber Salad is for Dinner.

Cider Vinegar Chicken with Smashed Potatoes and Watercress and Cucumber Salad takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Cider Vinegar Chicken with Smashed Potatoes and Watercress and Cucumber Salad takes 40 minutes to cook.

Cider Vinegar Chicken with Smashed Potatoes and Watercress and Cucumber Salad makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Cider Vinegar Chicken with Smashed Potatoes and Watercress and Cucumber Salad are:

2 to 2 1/4 pounds small red-skinned potatoes
Coarse salt
3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
4 4-oz boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
Coarse black pepper
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 tsp dried thyme leaves
2 Tbsp honey
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup fat free half-and-half
3 Tbsp I can't believe it's not butter light
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
2 bunches of watercress, cleaned and trimmed
1/2 seedless cucumber, cut in half lengthwise then sliced into half-moons

Here is how you make Cider Vinegar Chicken with Smashed Potatoes and Watercress and Cucumber Salad:

1. Cut the potatoes in half and place in a pot of warm water; Cover and bring the water to a rolling boil. Salt the water and potatoes. Remove the lid and continue boiling until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.2. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tsp of olive oil. Season the chicken w salt & pepper and add to the skillet. Brown chicken on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.3. Remove the chicken and set aside, covered with foil. Add 2 tsp oil, onions, thyme, honey and garlic. Season the onions with salt & pepper and cook, stirring frequently for 7 to 8 minutes or until caramelized.4. Add 1/2 cup cider vinegar and the chicken broth.5. Turn heat to high and bring the liquids to a simmer. Return chicken to the skillet. Cook the chicken in the sauce for about 10 minutes, flipping chicken over halfway through the cooking time.6. Drain potatoes and return to the pot. Add half-and-half and butter to the potatoes and smash with a fork or potato masher to the desired consistency. Season potatoes with salt & pepper. Cover and set aside to maintain temperature.7. For the watercress salad: In a bowl combine the Dijon mustard, the remaining 2 Tbsp cider vinegar, and salt & pepper. In a slow, steady stream, whisk in the remaining 2 Tbsp olive oil.8. Toss the watercress and sliced cucumbers with the dressing.9. Arrange the chicken breasts on dinner or serving plates. Pour a generous amount of sauce with the onions over the chicken breasts. Serve the watercress and cucumber salad on the side.Serving Size: Makes 4 servingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JSKASICK.

The nutritional information for Cider Vinegar Chicken with Smashed Potatoes and Watercress and Cucumber Salad is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 451.8

• Total Fat: 18.3 g
• Cholesterol: 65.8 mg
• Sodium: 466.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 41.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
• Protein: 30.8 g