Broiled Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Watercress Recipe

Name: Broiled Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Watercress
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes; 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; Coarse salt; Freshly ground pepper; 1 tbsp. packed light-brown sugar; 2 boneless, skinless chicken-breast halves; 4 slice bacon; 1/2 medium red onion; 4 c. watercress; 1 tbsp. champagne or white-wine vinegar; 1 tsp. champagne or white-wine vinegar

Servings: persons

2 medium sweet potatoes
3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 tbsp. packed light-brown sugar
2 boneless, skinless chicken-breast halves
4 slice bacon
1/2 medium red onion
4 c. watercress
1 tbsp. champagne or white-wine vinegar
1 tsp. champagne or white-wine vinegar

1
Preheat broiler with rack 6 inches from heating element.
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Place sweet potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet and toss with 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper.
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Spread in a single layer and sprinkle with brown sugar.
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Wrap each cutlet with a bacon slice; tuck onion between bacon and chicken.
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Arrange alongside potatoes on sheet, onion side up; season with salt and pepper.
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Broil until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
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Toss watercress with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.
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Divide chicken, potatoes, and watercress evenly among 4 plates and serve.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium sweet potatoes, 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, Coarse salt, Freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Broiled Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Watercress falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Broiled Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Watercress

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