HEIFER INTERNATIONAL
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Main DishesIngredients
- 6 oz Cremini Mushrooms
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 8 oz Green Beans
- 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 Rosemary Sprigs
- 2 fl. oz. Balsamic Vinegar
- ¼ oz Dijon Mustard
- 2 Tbsp. Fig Preserves
- Olive Oil
- Salt Pepper
- Quarter mushrooms. Mince garlic. Trim ends off
- green beans. Rinse chicken breasts, pat dry, and
- season both sides with ¼ tsp. salt and a pinch of
- pepper.
Instructions
- 1
Cook Within: To get the most beautiful sear on the chicken, make sure your pan is hot, put the smooth side of the chicken breast down first, gently press in place for a few seconds, and then try not to move the chicken for the first 2-3 minutes. The winter-autumn pine aroma of rosemary does more than just tantalize the olfactory receptors. Theories abound on how this little sprig’s scent improves mood, relieves stress, and clears the mind. Up to 15% of net proceeds from your purchase goes to Heifer International to fight world hunger. Heifer provides gifts of animals, vital skills to support and empower communities worldwide.
- 2
Prepare the Ingredients: Quarter mushrooms. Mince garlic. Trim ends off green beans. Rinse chicken breasts, pat dry, and season both sides with ¼ tsp. salt and a pinch of
- 3
Cook the Green Beans: After mushrooms have roasted 8 minutes, remove other half. Add garlic, 1 tsp. olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper to green beans and carefully toss to coat. Roast until vegetables are tender and lightly charred, 8-10 minutes. While vegetables roast, finish
- 4
Cook the Mushrooms: to coat with 2 tsp. olive oil, rosemary sprigs, ¼ tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Spread into a single layer Mushrooms will finish cooking in later step. While mushrooms roast, sear chicken.
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Finish the Chicken: Return pan used to sear chicken to medium heat. Add balsamic vinegar, Dijon, fig spread, and 2 Tbsp. water to hot pan. Carefully add mushroom liquid if desired. Stir and bring to a simmer. Add chicken and any accumulated juices. Cook, flipping chicken occasionally, until sauce lightly glazes chicken and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 3-4 minutes.
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Sear the Chicken: medium heat. Add chicken to hot pan and cook until browned, 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and reserve pan; no need to wipe clean. Chicken will finish cooking in a later step.
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Plate the Dish: Discard rosemary sprigs and serve mushrooms and green beans on a plate with chicken in front. Spoon any remaining sauce from pan over chicken. Ƀ Roasted mushrooms may give off liquid during cooking process. This is packed with flavor and can be added to sauce while it the recipe before you start–we promise it will be time