Directions

  1. 1Begin by marinating the chicken in a mixture of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, honey, dijon, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes overnight or for at least 4 hours.
  2. 2Begin by marinating the chicken in a mixture of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, honey, dijon, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes overnight or for at least 4 hours.
  3. 3Begin by marinating the chicken in a mixture of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, honey, dijon, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes overnight or for at least 4 hours.
  4. 4Make the mashed potatoes by adding the potatoes to a large pot and cover with water and salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes or so, or until potatoes are fork tender.
  5. 5Make the mashed potatoes by adding the potatoes to a large pot and cover with water and salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes or so, or until potatoes are fork tender.
  6. 6Make the mashed potatoes by adding the potatoes to a large pot and cover with water and salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes or so, or until potatoes are fork tender.
  7. 7While potatoes are boiling, heat the milk and one of the garlic cloves in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until it comes to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, and let the milk and garlic steep for 15-20 minutes, while the potatoes are cooking. Discard the garlic cloves.
  8. 8While potatoes are boiling, heat the milk and one of the garlic cloves in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until it comes to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, and let the milk and garlic steep for 15-20 minutes, while the potatoes are cooking. Discard the garlic cloves.
  9. 9While potatoes are boiling, heat the milk and one of the garlic cloves in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until it comes to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, and let the milk and garlic steep for 15-20 minutes, while the potatoes are cooking. Discard the garlic cloves.
  10. 10Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the remaining 3 garlic cloves (finely chopped). Sauté for a minute or so, until fragrant. Set aside.
  11. 11Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the remaining 3 garlic cloves (finely chopped). Sauté for a minute or so, until fragrant. Set aside.
  12. 12Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the remaining 3 garlic cloves (finely chopped). Sauté for a minute or so, until fragrant. Set aside.
  13. 13Make the garlic roasted tomatoes by preheating oven to 400℉. Place tomatoes and smashed garlic cloves on a rimmed baking sheet and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes, until tomatoes have become burst, shriveled, and slightly caramelized on the edges. Discard the garlic cloves.
  14. 14Make the garlic roasted tomatoes by preheating oven to 400℉. Place tomatoes and smashed garlic cloves on a rimmed baking sheet and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes, until tomatoes have become burst, shriveled, and slightly caramelized on the edges. Discard the garlic cloves.
  15. 15Make the garlic roasted tomatoes by preheating oven to 400℉. Place tomatoes and smashed garlic cloves on a rimmed baking sheet and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes, until tomatoes have become burst, shriveled, and slightly caramelized on the edges. Discard the garlic cloves.
  16. 16Once potatoes are finished cooking, drain. Add back into the pot with the steeped milk, garlic butter mixture, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Mash until desired consistency has been reached. Stir in the basil. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
  17. 17Once potatoes are finished cooking, drain. Add back into the pot with the steeped milk, garlic butter mixture, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Mash until desired consistency has been reached. Stir in the basil. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
  18. 18Once potatoes are finished cooking, drain. Add back into the pot with the steeped milk, garlic butter mixture, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Mash until desired consistency has been reached. Stir in the basil. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
  19. 19Preheat your grill to medium - high heat. Grill the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, depending on the size until cooked through. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  20. 20Preheat your grill to medium - high heat. Grill the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, depending on the size until cooked through. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  21. 21Preheat your grill to medium - high heat. Grill the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, depending on the size until cooked through. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  22. 22To serve, arrange the sliced grilled chicken on a pile of mashed potatoes, topped with the garlicky roasted tomatoes. Finish with fresh basil leaves, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, a sprinkle of flaky salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
  23. 23To serve, arrange the sliced grilled chicken on a pile of mashed potatoes, topped with the garlicky roasted tomatoes. Finish with fresh basil leaves, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, a sprinkle of flaky salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
  24. 24To serve, arrange the sliced grilled chicken on a pile of mashed potatoes, topped with the garlicky roasted tomatoes. Finish with fresh basil leaves, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, a sprinkle of flaky salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 0.5 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 0.5 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 0.5 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or pressed
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or pressed
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or pressed
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • freshly cracked black pepper
  • freshly cracked black pepper
  • freshly cracked black pepper
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • 3 pounds yukon gold potatoes, cut into large chunks
  • 3 pounds yukon gold potatoes, cut into large chunks
  • 3 pounds yukon gold potatoes, cut into large chunks
  • 4 cloves garlic, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, divided
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 0.33 cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 0.33 cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 0.33 cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • salt and pepper
  • salt and pepper
  • fresh basil
  • fresh basil
  • fresh basil
  • balsamic glaze
  • balsamic glaze
  • balsamic glaze
  • flaky sea salt
  • flaky sea salt
  • flaky sea salt
  • freshly cracked black pepper
  • freshly cracked black pepper
  • freshly cracked black pepper