Kickin' Crispy Honey Chicken

🥘 Ingredients

• blackening spice
  4 tsp
• brussels sprouts
  2 lb
• butter
  2 tbsp, ¼ cup
• chicken cutlets
  8 pieces
• chili pepper
  2 unit
• honey
  4 tbsp
• olive oil
  3 tbsp
• panko breadcrumbs
  2 c
• sour cream
  ¼ cup, ¼ cup
• sweet potatoes
  2 lb

🍳 Cookware

• baking sheet
• aluminum foil
• large pot
• potato masher
• shallow dish
• large skillet
• plate

1. 

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   brussels sprouts sweet potatoes chili pepper sour cream panko breadcrumbs blackening spice chicken cutlets honey olive oil butter

   brussels sprouts: 1 lb, sweet potatoes: 1 lb, chili pepper: 1 unit, sour cream: ¼ cup, panko breadcrumbs: 1 c, blackening spice: 2 tsp, chicken cutlets: 4 pieces, honey: 2 tbsp, olive oil: 2 tbsp, butter: ¼ cup
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   Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil on upper rack. Wash and dry all produce. Trim and halve brussels sprouts . Dice sweet potatoes into ½-inch cubes. Thinly slice chili pepper , removing ribs and seeds for less heat.

   brussels sprouts: 1 lb, sweet potatoes: 1 lb, chili pepper: 1 unit
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   Place sweet potatoes in a large pot with enough salted water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, ⏱️ 15 minutes . Drain thoroughly and return to pot. Using a potato masher or fork, mash with butter and half the sour cream until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Keep covered until ready to serve.

   butter: 2 tbsp, sour cream: ¼ cup
4. 

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   Meanwhile, toss brussels sprouts on preheated baking sheet with a large drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Arrange cut sides down and roast until browned and tender, ⏱️ 20 minutes .

   olive oil: 1 tbsp
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   Place panko breadcrumbs in a shallow dish ; season with salt, pepper, and half the blackening spice . Pat chicken cutlets dry with paper towels; season with salt, pepper, and remaining blackening spice, then brush evenly with remaining sour cream. Working in batches, coat chicken in panko mixture, pressing to adhere. Heat a ¼-inch layer of remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   panko breadcrumbs: 1 c, blackening spice: 2 tsp, chicken cutlets: 4 pieces
6. 

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   Once oil is hot, add chicken to pan (working in batches if necessary), reduce heat to medium, and cook until golden brown, ⏱️ 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate . Season with salt and pepper.
7. 7

   Divide brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes between plates. Top with chicken. Drizzle chicken with honey . Garnish with chilis to taste.

   honey: 2 tbsp