Butter-Basted Chicken with Candied Bacon Brussels Sprouts and Mashed Potatoes

Indulge in a decadent dinner that combines juicy butter-basted chicken with sweet and savory candied bacon Brussels sprouts and velvety mashed potatoes. This dish is all about layers of flavor—from the rich pan sauce made with garlic herb butter and demi-glace to the caramelized brown sugar topping on the bacon.

Perfect for a cozy fall or winter meal, this recipe is sure to impress. The creamy mashed potatoes serve as the ideal base, soaking up every bit of the silky sauce. Get ready for a restaurant-quality experience right at home.

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Ingredients

12 ounce PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce BaconView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Red OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

8 ounce Brussels SproutsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Chicken Demi-GlaceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Garlic Herb ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Chili FlakesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Chicken CutletsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Brown SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon (tbsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Dice potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Place in a pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and return to pot.
2. While potatoes cook, cut bacon into 1/2-inch pieces. Trim and halve Brussels sprouts. Peel and dice red onion. Thinly slice scallions, separating white and green parts.
3. On a baking sheet, toss Brussels sprouts and diced red onion with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper. Spread in an even layer. Sprinkle bacon pieces over the top, then sprinkle brown sugar evenly over bacon. Roast until Brussels sprouts are tender and bacon is caramelized, about 20-25 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, pat chicken cutlets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium-low, add 1 tablespoon butter and garlic herb butter. Tilt skillet and baste chicken with melted butter for 1-2 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate, leaving butter in skillet.
5. To the same skillet, add chicken demi-glace, sour cream, and 1/4 cup water. Whisk until smooth and simmer until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in chili flakes and scallion whites. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Mash the cooked potatoes with sour cream until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Serve chicken over mashed potatoes, spoon sauce on top. Garnish with candied bacon Brussels sprouts and scallion greens.

Useful Cookware

A few helpful kitchen tools for this recipe, with relevant Amazon picks for each item.

Large pot

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Baking sheet

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Large skillet

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Knife

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Cutting board

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Measuring spoons

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Potato masher

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Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use chicken breasts instead of cutlets?

Yes, but adjust cooking time. Pound chicken breasts to even thickness and cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

What can I substitute for demi-glace?

You can use beef or chicken broth mixed with a teaspoon of soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce for depth.

How do I make this dish dairy-free?

Use dairy-free butter and sour cream alternatives. Omit the butter basting or use a dairy-free margarine.