Monday, January 7, 2013

Lemon Pepper Chicken and Mashed Potatoes



Crockpot Lemon Pepper Chicken


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3 boneless chicken breasts, trimmed
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil
juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
lemon wedges for garnish

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 Place all ingredients in crockpot (except for garnish) and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours or until chicken is completely cooked. 

Pull chicken out and cut lengthwise with knife- spoon out the liquid and pour on top of chicken.

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Mashed Potatoes:


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2 Lb of Red Potatoes, pealed and cut (I leave a couple potatoes with skin for texture)
1-2 C Milk (depending on how creamy you like your potatoes)
4 Tbsp Butter
4 Cloves Garlic
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
Salt
 Pepper


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Place garlic in oven on a dish and sprinkle oil and a pinch of salt. Roast for 20 minutes at 400 degrees or until browned.

 Cook potatoes in boiling water until soft. Drain

 Mix potatoes with immersion blender or mixer, adding milk slowly.

Throw in your butter and seasonings.

 Serve. In each serving top with 1/2 clove of your roasted garlic