{"id":51529,"date":"2023-04-25T21:19:36","date_gmt":"2023-04-25T21:19:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/?p=51529"},"modified":"2023-04-25T21:19:36","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T21:19:36","slug":"goat-cheese-chicken-with-figgy-balsamic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/2023\/04\/25\/goat-cheese-chicken-with-figgy-balsamic\/","title":{"rendered":"Goat Cheese Chicken with Figgy Balsamic"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">with Garlic Roasted Potatoes &amp; Carrots<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Yield: 2<\/h4>\n<p>When you combine luscious fig jam with tart balsamic vinegar and a little butter, it becomes something more than the sum of its parts. Add a layer of tangy melted goat cheese on top, serve with a side of garlicky roasted potatoes and carrots, and you\u2019ve got a quick, delicious way to a weeknight dinner.<br \/>\nPrep: 10 Cook: 35<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">12<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">oz potatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">9<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">oz carrots <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">tsp garlic powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">oz goat cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">2<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">scallions <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">10<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">oz chicken cutlets <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">tsp dried rosemary<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">oz fig jam<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">oz chicken stock concentrate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">5<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">tsp balsamic vinegar<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"id-ingredient-name\">salt &amp; pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">4<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">tsp cooking oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">TBS butter<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51535\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenGoatCheeseFiggyBalsamicPrep.jpg?resize=300%2C167\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenGoatCheeseFiggyBalsamicPrep.jpg?resize=300%2C167&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenGoatCheeseFiggyBalsamicPrep.jpg?w=468&amp;ssl=1 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Start prep: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450\u00b0F. Wash and dry produce.<\/p>\n<p>Dice potatoes into \u00bd-inch pieces. Trim, peel, and cut carrots on a diagonal into \u00bd-inch-thick pieces.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51534\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenGoatCheeseFiggyBalsamicRoastVeg.jpg?resize=300%2C167\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenGoatCheeseFiggyBalsamicRoastVeg.jpg?resize=300%2C167&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenGoatCheeseFiggyBalsamicRoastVeg.jpg?w=468&amp;ssl=1 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Roast veggies: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Toss potatoes and carrots on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack, tossing halfway through, until tender and crisp, 20-25 minutes. Toss carrots on one side of a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack for 12 minutes, then stir. Carefully toss asparagus on empty side of sheet with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes more.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51533\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenGoatCheeseFiggyBalsamicPrep2.jpg?resize=300%2C167\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenGoatCheeseFiggyBalsamicPrep2.jpg?resize=300%2C167&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenGoatCheeseFiggyBalsamicPrep2.jpg?w=468&amp;ssl=1 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Finish prep: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While veggies roast, halve goat cheese lengthwise. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51532\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenGoatCheeseFiggyBalsamicCookChicken.jpg?resize=300%2C171\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenGoatCheeseFiggyBalsamicCookChicken.jpg?resize=300%2C171&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenGoatCheeseFiggyBalsamicCookChicken.jpg?w=468&amp;ssl=1 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cook chicken: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pat chicken dry with paper towels, place between two large pieces of plastic wrap. Pound with a mallet or rolling pin until chicken is about \u00bd inch thick. Season all over with salt, pepper, and two-thirds of the rosemary.<\/p>\n<p>Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, 4- to 6-minutes per side. In the last 2 minutes of cooking, top chicken with goat cheese, cover pan to melt cheese.<\/p>\n<p>Remove pan from heat and keep covered until ready to serve.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51531\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenGoatCheeseFiggyBalsamicSauce.jpg?resize=300%2C171\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenGoatCheeseFiggyBalsamicSauce.jpg?resize=300%2C171&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenGoatCheeseFiggyBalsamicSauce.jpg?w=468&amp;ssl=1 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Make sauce: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While chicken cooks, heat a drizzle of oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add scallion whites and remaining rosemary. Cook, stirring, until softened, 1- to 2-minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Stir in stock concentrate, vinegar, jam, and \u00bc cup water. Bring to a simmer, cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and saucy, 2- to 3-minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Remove pan from heat, stir in 1 TBS butter until melted. Season with salt and pepper.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51530\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenGoatCheeseFiggyBalsamicServe.jpg?resize=300%2C171\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenGoatCheeseFiggyBalsamicServe.jpg?resize=300%2C171&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/ChickenGoatCheeseFiggyBalsamicServe.jpg?w=468&amp;ssl=1 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Finish &amp; serve: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Divide chicken, potatoes, and carrots between plates. Spoon sauce over chicken. Sprinkle scallion greens over veggies and serve.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>with Garlic Roasted Potatoes &amp; Carrots Yield: 2 When you combine luscious fig jam with tart balsamic vinegar and a little butter, it becomes something more than the sum of its parts. Add a layer of tangy melted goat cheese on top, serve with a side of garlicky roasted potatoes and carrots, and you\u2019ve got a quick, delicious way to a weeknight dinner. 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