Crispy Cheddar Chicken with Loaded Bacon Mashed Potatoes & Broccoli

Crispy chicken is always a recipe for success. Add melty cheddar and bold spices to the mix, and you’ve got a winning dinner. Once baked, the crust turns golden brown while the meat stays juicy and tender. But wait...there’s more! The crunchy cutlets are served alongside tender roasted broccoli and cheesy, bacon-and-chive-studded mashed potatoes. Together, it’s a meal as elegant as it is satisfying and delicious.

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Prep and Mix Crust • Adjust rack to top and middle positions and preheat oven to 425 degrees. • Lightly oil a baking sheet. Wash and dry all produce. • Dice potatoes into ½-inch pieces. Cut broccoli florets into bite-size pieces if necessary. Finely chop chives. • Place 2 TBSP butter in a medium microwave safe bowl; microwave until melted, 30 seconds. Stir in panko, half the Fry Seasoning, half the cheddar (you’ll use the rest of the seasoning and cheese later), salt, and pepper.

Step 2

Coat Chicken • Pat chicken* dry with paper towels; season with remaining Fry Seasoning, salt, and pepper. Place on one side of prepared sheet (for 4 servings, spread out across entire sheet). • Evenly spread a thin layer of mayonnaise onto tops of chicken (you might not use all the mayo); mound with panko mixture, pressing to adhere (no need to coat the undersides).

Step 3

Roast Chicken & Broccoli • Carefully toss broccoli on opposite side of sheet from chicken with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. (For 4 servings, add broccoli to a second sheet and roast on middle rack.) • Roast on top rack until broccoli is browned and tender and chicken is cooked through, 15-20 minutes. TIP: For a deeply golden crust, broil chicken for the last 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Cook Potatoes & Bacon • While chicken and broccoli roast, place potatoes in a large pot with enough salted water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes. • Reserve ½ cup potato cooking liquid, then drain and return potatoes to pot. • Meanwhile, place bacon* in a large, dry pan over medium-high heat. Cook, turning occasionally, until crispy, 6-10 minutes. • Turn off heat; transfer to a paper-towel lined plate. Once bacon is cool enough to handle, roughly chop.

Step 5

Mash Potatoes • To pot with drained potatoes, add sour cream, remaining cheddar, and 2 TBSP butter. Mash until smooth and creamy, adding splashes of reserved potato cooking liquid as needed. • Stir in half the bacon and half the chives. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 6

Serve • Divide chicken, potatoes, and broccoli between plates. Top potatoes with remaining bacon and chives. Serve.

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