Balsamic-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes & Broccoli

Step 1

1 Prepare the ingredients & start the glaze: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven, then preheat to 450°F. Fill a medium pot with salted water; cover and heat to boiling on high. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Cut off and discard the bottom 1/2 inch of the broccoli stem; cut the broccoli into small florets. Medium dice the potatoes. Peel 2 cloves of garlic; using the flat side of your knife, smash each clove once. In a bowl, combine the soy glaze, vinegar, and 1/4 cup of water.

Step 2

2 Roast the broccoli: Line a sheet pan with foil. Place the broccoli florets on the foil. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Arrange in an even layer. Roast 14 to 16 minutes, or until browned and tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven.

Step 3

3 Cook & mash the potatoes: While the broccoli roasts, add the diced potatoes and smashed garlic to the pot of boiling water. Cook 16 to 18 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Turn off the heat. Drain thoroughly and return to the pot. Add the butter and cheese. Using a fork or potato masher, mash to your desired consistency. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

Step 4

4 Cook the chicken: While the potatoes cook, pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper on both sides. In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned chicken and cook 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through. Leaving any browned bits (or fond) in the pan, transfer to a plate.

Step 5

5 Finish the glaze & serve your dish: Add the glaze to the pan of reserved fond (carefully, as the liquid may splatter). Cook on medium-high, stirring frequently and scraping up any fond, 2 to 3 minutes, or until thickened. Turn off the heat. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve the cooked chicken with the mashed potatoes and roasted broccoli. Top the chicken and potatoes with the finished glaze. Enjoy!

Step 6

1 Prepare the ingredients & start the glaze: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven, then preheat to 450°F. Fill a medium pot with salted water; cover and heat to boiling on high. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Cut off and discard the bottom 1/2 inch of the broccoli stem; cut the broccoli into small florets. Medium dice the potatoes. Peel 2 cloves of garlic; using the flat side of your knife, smash each clove once. In a bowl, combine the soy glaze, vinegar, and 1/4 cup of water.

Step 7

2 Roast the broccoli: Line a sheet pan with foil. Place the broccoli florets on the foil. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Arrange in an even layer. Roast 14 to 16 minutes, or until browned and tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven.

Step 8

3 Cook & mash the potatoes: While the broccoli roasts, add the diced potatoes and smashed garlic to the pot of boiling water. Cook 16 to 18 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Turn off the heat. Drain thoroughly and return to the pot. Add the butter and cheese. Using a fork or potato masher, mash to your desired consistency. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

Step 9

4 Cook the chicken: While the potatoes cook, pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper on both sides. In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned chicken and cook 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through. Leaving any browned bits (or fond) in the pan, transfer to a plate.

Step 10

5 Finish the glaze & serve your dish: Add the glaze to the pan of reserved fond (carefully, as the liquid may splatter). Cook on medium-high, stirring frequently and scraping up any fond, 2 to 3 minutes, or until thickened. Turn off the heat. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve the cooked chicken with the mashed potatoes and roasted broccoli. Top the chicken and potatoes with the finished glaze. Enjoy!