Go Back
+ servings
Print

Pan Roasted Chicken and Grapes

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 1049kcal

Ingredients

Cranberry Brie Bites

  • ¼ sheet Puff pastry thawed in advance
  • Nonstick spray
  • 2 oz Brie cheese cut into chunks
  • 2 TBSP Cranberry sauce canned
  • 1 TBSP Pistachio nuts shelled and chopped

Pan-Roasted Chicken with Grapes

  • 2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic smashed
  • 2 Chicken thighs skin-on bone-in
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 Shallots sliced lengthwise
  • ½ TBSP Balsamic vinegar (or sherry, apple cider, or other complementary vinegar)
  • 2 cups Grapes divided into small clusters
  • ½ TBSP Fresh rosemary chopped

Green Beans

  • 4 oz Green beans ends trimmed
  • 2 TBSP Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Wine Pairing

  • 8 oz Pinot noir

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Spray a mini muffin pan with nonstick spray.
  • For the cranberry brie bites: On a floured surface, roll the puff pastry into a rectangle and cut into 2 x 2-inch squares. (2 per portion). Press each square into the muffin pan wells, letting edges stick up slightly. Add a piece of brie into each pastry square. Top each with 1 tsp cranberry sauce.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Let cool for 5 minutes, then remove from the pan and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
  • For the Chicken: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) if needed. In an oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add smashed garlic to infuse the oil.
  • Season chicken thighs with salt and black pepper. Place skin side down into skillet. Remove garlic once fragrant.
  • Sear the chicken for 6–7 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Lower heat if needed.
  • Flip chicken, scatter sliced shallots around, and drizzle with vinegar. Nestle grapes over and around the chicken. Sprinkle with rosemary.
  • Transfer the skillet to the oven. Roast for 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Set aside.
  • For the Green Beans: Boil salted water. Blanch green beans for 2–3 minutes until bright green. Drain and set aside.
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add blanched green beans and sauté for 2–3 minutes, tossing until tender-crisp. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the chicken with grapes and sauce, green beans, cranberry brie bites, and a glass of pinot noir.

Nutrition

Calories: 1049kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 68g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 38g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 354mg | Potassium: 860mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 785IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 4mg