Pan-Seared Chicken with Sugar Snap Peas

Ingredients

• 1 Yellow Onion
• 4 oz Sugar Snap Peas
• 4 Parsley Sprigs
• 4 Thyme Sprigs
• 1 Tbsp. Butter
• ⅓ Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
• 1 oz Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 2 Sirloin Steaks
• 2 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
• Olive Oil
• Salt Pepper
• with foil. Thoroughly rinse produce and pat dry. Quarter

Instructions

1. 1

   Mixing Bowl: Medium Oven-Safe Pan

2. 2

   Prepare the Ingredients: potatoes. Peel and halve onion. Slice onion into thin strips (julienne). Remove any strings from snap peas. Stem and

3. 3

   Cook Potatoes: Arrange potatoes and half of the thyme sprigs in single layer with a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast in oven for 20 min- utes or until fork tender. Remove thyme sprigs and transfer potatoes to a plate.

4. 4

   Make Parmesan Crust: Melt butter in microwave or in a small pan. Combine in mix- ing bowl with panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.

5. 5

   Cook Steaks: Rinse sirloin steaks, pat dry, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Heat 2 tsp. olive oil in an oven-safe pan over high heat and sear on the first side for 2-3 minutes. Flip and sear second side for 2 more minutes. Flip back onto first side and top with Parmesan-panko mixture. Transfer pan to oven and continue cooking for 4-5 more minutes until crust is golden brown and a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees is reached. Remove steaks to plate and rest.

6. 6

   Cook Onion and Snap Peas: Heat 1 tsp. olive oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add onions and remaining thyme sprigs and stir frequently for 5 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar and pinch of salt and pepper and cook 4 minutes. The natural sugars in balsamic will sweeten onions. Transfer to plate, discarding thyme sprigs. Wipe pan clean and add 1 tsp. olive oil and snap peas. Cook, undisturbed, for 1 minute to char, then stir until fork tender, 3-4 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Plate the Dish: Arrange a serving of potatoes on plate with onions and snap peas next to them. Lean steak against vegetables and garnish plate with minced parsley.