Brown Sugar Bourbon Chicken with Apple Pan Sauce and Scallion Mashed Potatoes

This brown sugar bourbon chicken is a flavor-packed dinner that brings together sweet, savory and tangy notes in every bite. The chicken cutlets are seasoned with a brown sugar bourbon blend, then pan-seared to perfection. A quick apple pan sauce adds a buttery, fruity finish that complements the rich seasoning beautifully.

On the side, creamy scallion mashed potatoes and crispy roasted broccoli round out the meal. The potatoes are mashed with sour cream and butter, then stirred with fresh scallion greens for a pop of color and flavor. It’s a complete, satisfying dinner that feels special but comes together in under an hour.

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Ingredients

1.5 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

12 ounce PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Chicken Stock ConcentrateView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Brown Sugar Bourbon SeasoningView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit BroccoliView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit AppleView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

12 ounce Chicken CutletsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 teaspoon (tsp) SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry produce. Dice potatoes into ½-inch pieces. Place in a medium 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. Keep covered off heat until ready to mash.
2. While potatoes cook, pat chicken cutlets dry with paper towels. Season all over with Brown Sugar Bourbon Seasoning. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes per side. If chicken browns too quickly, reduce heat to medium. Turn off heat; transfer chicken to a plate. Wipe out pan.
3. While chicken cooks, cut broccoli into bite-size pieces. Toss on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast on middle rack until lightly browned, 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, halve, core and dice apple into ¼-inch pieces. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens.
4. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the pan used for chicken over medium-high heat. Add apple and scallion whites; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 4-6 minutes. Stir in chicken stock concentrate, ½ cup water and ½ teaspoon sugar. Cook until sauce has thickened and apple is tender, 5-7 minutes. In the last 2 minutes, return chicken to pan until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper. Turn off heat.
5. Mash potatoes until mostly smooth. Stir in scallion greens, sour cream, 1 tablespoon butter and a splash of reserved potato cooking liquid. Season with salt and pepper. If needed, add more potato cooking liquid a splash at a time until potatoes are smooth and creamy.
6. Divide chicken, mashed potatoes and broccoli between plates. Top chicken with apple pan sauce and serve.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use pork chops instead of chicken?

Yes, you can substitute pork chops for chicken cutlets. Adjust cooking time as needed, ensuring pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.

What can I use instead of brown sugar bourbon seasoning?

You can make a substitute by mixing 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and a pinch of black pepper.

Can I prepare this dish ahead of time?

The mashed potatoes and roasted broccoli can be made a day in advance and reheated. The chicken and apple pan sauce are best made fresh.