Rating: 4.5 stars
7 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 3
  • 4 star values: 3
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

The tangy, bold taste of Mustard Greens pair well with our Roasted Chicken. This complete meal of Roasted Chicken with Mustard Greens produces juicy and tender meat, while the greens are a welcome departure from salads.

Recipe by Cooking Light October 2013

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Credit: Jason Wallis; Styling: Cindy Barr

Recipe Summary

Yield:
Serves 4 (serving size: 1 breast half or 1 leg-thigh quarter and about 2/3 cup greens)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Preheat oven to 450°.

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  • Sprinkle chicken evenly with paprika, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add chicken, flesh sides down; cook 5 minutes. Turn chicken over; cook 2 minutes. Place pan in oven. Bake at 450° for 20 minutes or until done. Let stand 5 minutes.

  • Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic to pan; sauté 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Add broth and sugar to pan; cook 3 minutes or until broth almost evaporates. Add greens to pan; sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Chef's Notes

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Nutrition Facts

305 calories; fat 12.4g; saturated fat 4g; mono fat 4.6g; poly fat 2.1g; protein 37.8g; carbohydrates 10.8g; fiber 4.5g; cholesterol 154mg; iron 3mg; sodium 522mg; calcium 143mg.
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