At a Glance
- Potato Type: Purple
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- Yield: 2 servings
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Recipe By: United States Potato Board
This Firecracker Chicken with Purple Mashed Potatoes recipe created by The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College www.therestaurantschool.com
Ingredients
- 2 medium purple potatoes, peeled and quartered (about 10 ounces)
- 1/4 cup low-fat milk, warmed
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Cajun blackening spice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 roasted red pepper, diced in 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon chopped green onion (white and light green part only)
Preparation
Place potatoes in a pan and add enough cold water to cover. Bring to a simmer and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well through a collander, then return potatoes pan and mash with a potato masher. Add milk and season to taste.
Season chicken breasts with Cajun spice, salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown the chicken on both sides. Add the red pepper, tomato, basil and green onion to skillet, cover and cook over medium-low heat until chicken breasts are cooked through, about 20 minutes.
Spoon half the mashed potatoes on each plate, place a chicken breast on top and spoon the vegetables over.
Calories: 375 Fat: 15g Cholesterol: 61mg Sodium: 606mg Carbohydrates: 34g Fiber: 4g Protein: 28g
