With temperatures hitting record highs this summer, I am always happy to be able to cook a quick and healthy dinner that does require turning on the oven. This Chicken and Potatoes with Mustard Vinaigrette can be made on the stovetop in less than 30 minutes. It's served over a bed of fresh baby spinach, making it healthy and delicious. I'd say this dish fits the bill of quick and healthy, making it a perfect dinner!
Chicken and Potatoes with Mustard Vinaigrette
Yields 4 servings
Ingredients
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 pound small red potatoes
salt
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon honey
black pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons olive oil
10 ounces fresh baby spinach
Directions:
- Put chicken in a large sauce pan and then add enough water to cover the chicken. Add a couple pinches of salt. Bring liquid to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for about 5 minutes. Then cover, remove from heat and let sit for 12 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- While the chicken is cooking, put potatoes and 1 tablespoon salt in a medium sauce pan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
- While chicken and potatoes are cooking, whisk together mustard, vinegar, garlic, honey, and pepper in a small bowl. Gradually add oil, whisking constantly until incorporated. (Note: I then pour vinaigrette into a cruet for ease of pouring).
- Once chicken is cooked, transfer to a separate bowl. Drizzle 2 tablespoons vinaigrette over warm chicken and let sit for a minute to soak in. Then use 2 forks to shred chicken.
- Cut cooked potatoes into quarters (or halves, depending on size).
- Place spinach in a large serving bowl. Add potatoes and chicken, and toss to combine. Serve immediately, drizzling with additional vinaigrette as desired. (Note: You can add the vinaigrette to the serving bowl and toss, but pI refer to let others control the amount of dressing on their salad. For me, a little goes a long way!)
Wow - this looks great! Perfect for summer :)
ReplyDeleteOMG! This looks very delicious. It's already 9:30PM down here and your salad is making us very hungry. Thanks for sharing the recipe :)
ReplyDeleteLove the mustard Vinaigrette!
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