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Blackened Chicken With Smashed Potatoes Recipe

Blackened Chicken With Smashed Potatoes Recipe
  • Category

    Mains

  • Cusine

    American

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Ingredients

For the Chicken:

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 6 ounces each

4 cups water

Kosher salt

 

For the Rub:

2 tablespoons paprika

1 tablespoon dried oregano

2 teaspoons ground thyme

2 teaspoons onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon cayenne powder

1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

White pepper

For the Potatoes:

2 pounds yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled, washed, cut into 2-inch pieces

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 to 1 1/2 cups whole milk, warmed

4 teaspoons vegetable oil

Directions

Place chicken in a container with 4 cups water and 3 tablespoons salt. Swish salt to dissolve. Let the chicken brine in refrigerator 2 to 3 hours. In medium bowl, stir together paprika, oregano, thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne powder, black pepper, 1 teaspoon white pepper, and half teaspoon salt. Rinse chicken and then pat dry with paper towels. Place chicken between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Pound gently with meat pounder to equalize thickness of chicken . Keep refrigerated while you prepare potatoes. In large saucepan, bring 3 quarts water to boil. Add potatoes and 1 tablespoon salt. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain potatoes and return to pot. Using potato masher, mash with butter until creamy but still chunky, then stir in 3/4 cup milk. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and keep warm while you cook chicken. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and generously rub both sides with spice rub. Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken and cook until exterior is very dark and an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 150 to 155 degrees F, about 5 minutes for each side, adding more oil for the second side. Transfer to cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Check consistency of potatoes and add more milk to loosen if desired. Slice chicken and serve over potatoes.