Balsamic Glazed Chicken with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• ½ cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for finishing)
• 4 large Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
• 1 whole head of garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• ½ cup heavy cream (or whole milk)
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional, for extra depth)
• Fresh thyme leaves
• Extra balsamic glaze drizzle