Bon Appétit | November 2009 by The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Your whole meal—both meat and side—is cooked in just one pan. Us e the food processor grating disk to make quick work of shredding the beets.
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, room temperature, divided
1/4 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
2 medium red beets with greens, greens stemmed and
coarsely chopped, beets peeled and coarsely grated
2 teaspoons Sherry wine vinegar, divided
1/3 cup water
Mix 1 tablespoon butter and 1/4 teaspoon orange peel in small bowl. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat.
Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Add to skillet and sauté until cooked through and golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
Place 1 chicken breast in center of each plate; tent with foil to keep warm.
Melt remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter with 1/2 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium-high heat.
Add shallots; stir until tender and beginning to brown, about 1 minute.
Add beet greens; toss until leaves are tender but still bright green, about 2 minutes.
Add 1 teaspoon Sherry wine vinegar; stir 30 seconds. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Spoon greens alongside chicken; cover to keep warm.
Add grated beets and 1/3 cup water to same skillet; cover and cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Uncover and continue cooking until beets are tender and water is almost evaporated, stirring often, about 1 minute.
Add remaining 1 teaspoon vinegar; stir 30 seconds. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Spoon beets onto plates. Spoon orange butter atop chicken and serve.
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