Roasted Chicken & Asparagus with Pan Sauce

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (4-oz./125 g each)

• 2 tbsp (30 mL) Dijon Mustard Rub

• 1 small onion

• 1 pkg (8 oz./250 g) baby portabella mushrooms

• 1 pint (500 mL) cherry tomatoes

• 1 bunch (about 1 lb./450 g) asparagus, trimmed

• 2 garlic cloves, pressed

• ½ tsp (2 mL) salt

• ⅓ cup (75 mL) white wine or chicken stock

• 2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Heat the oil in the 12" (30-cm) Stainless Steel Nonstick Skillet over medium-high heat for 3–5 minutes.

2. Season both sides of the chicken with 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the rub. Place the chicken in the pan and sear for 4 minutes. Turn the chicken over and sear for 1 additional minute. Remove the chicken from the pan (it will not be fully cooked).

3. Meanwhile, peel and cut the onion in half lengthwise. Slice the mushrooms and onion thinly. Cut the tomatoes in half. Cut the asparagus into 1" (2.5-cm) pieces.

4. After the chicken is removed, add the mushrooms, onions, garlic, and salt. Sauté for 2–3 minutes.

5. Add the wine or chicken stock, lemon juice, and remaining rub. Simmer for 3–5 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced by half.

6. Add the tomatoes and asparagus to the pan and stir to combine. Place the chicken on top of the mixture and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).

Yield:

• 4 servings Nutrients per serving: U.S. Nutrients per serving: Calories 240, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 420 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugars 7 g, Protein 18 g Cook's Tips: Fond is what’s left in the pan after you sear food—but it’s not just something to scrub away! It’s packed with flavor, and all you have to do to incorporate it into your recipe is deglaze the pan. Add a little wine, broth, or other liquid and stir to get more flavorful food. A great side for this recipe is Lightened up Mashed Potatoes. To make them, quarter 1½ lbs (700 g) of red potatoes and place them in the Rockcrok® Everyday Pan. Cover the potatoes and microwave them on HIGH for 12-14 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Mash the potatoes with either the Mix ‘N Chunk or Mix ‘N Masher. Press one clove of garlic using the Garlic Press and add it to the potatoes. Finally, add ½ cup (375 mL) of either unsweetened almond milk or your preferred milk, 1 tbsp (15 mL) of Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper to taste. Continue to mash the potatoes until they reach your desired consistency.