Chilli Chive Roast Chicken
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Chilli Chive Roast Chicken

Chilli Chive Roast Chicken

with baby spinach and potatoes

This rich and creamy roast chicken and potato dish may seem elaborate, but it's deceptively easy to prepare. If you're looking for a simple and satisfying weeknight meal you don't need to spend hours in the kitchen making then look no further.

Tags:
Calorie Smart
•Optional Spice
Allergens:
Milk
Total Time25 minutes
Cooking Time30 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Serving amount

320 grams

Irish Chicken Breast

3 unit(s)

Potatoes

120 grams

Baby Spinach

½ unit(s)

Chilli

10 grams

Chives

1 unit(s)

Garlic

1 sachet(s)

Chicken Stock

65 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains Milk)

Not included in your delivery

to taste

Oil

to taste

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Water

to taste

Butter

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Nutrition Values

Energy (kJ)2524 kJ
Energy (kcal)603 kcal
Fat20.4 g
of which saturates7.9 g
Carbohydrate63.7 g
of which sugars5.5 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Protein42.8 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Salt4.11 g
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region. Nutrition for uncooked ingredients based on 2 person recipe, excludes Pantry Items.

Utensils

•Grater
•Baking Sheet with Baking Paper
•Colander
•Pot with Lid

Instructions

Roast the Chicken
1
  • Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.
  • Place a pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Fry until golden, 3-5 mins each side.
  • Add chicken to a lined baking tray. Cook on the top shelf of the oven, 10-15 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and equipment after handling raw chicken.

TIP: Notice a stronger smell from your chicken? Don’t worry, this is normal due to vacuum packing used to keep it fresh.

Cook the Potatoes
2
  • Boil a large pot of salted water for the potatoes.
  • Chop the potatoes into 2cm chunks (peeling optional).
  • When boiling, add the potatoes to the water and cook until fork tender, 15-20 mins.
  • When 1 min of cooking time remains, stir through the spinach.
  • Once cooked, drain in a colander and return to the pot, off the heat. Cover to keep warm.

TIP: If you’re in a hurry you can boil the water in your kettle.

Prep the Veg
3
  • Meanwhile, halve the chilli lengthways. Deseed and finely chop half (double for 4p).
  • Finely chop the chives (use scissors if you prefer).
  • Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
  • Return the pan to medium heat, adding a drizzle of oil if it's too dry.
Start the Sauce
4
  • When the pan is hot, fry the chopped chilli (use less if you don't like spice) and garlic until fragrant, 1 min.
  • Add 75ml water (double for 4p) and chicken stock powder.
  • Bring to the boil and simmer until slightly reduced, 2-3 mins.
  • Stir the creme fraiche into the pan along with half the chives.
  • Season to taste with pepper then remove the pan from the heat.
Season the Spinach
5
  • When the chicken is almost cooked, gently reheat the sauce, 1-2 mins. IMPORTANT: Chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
  • Season the spinach and potatoes with a pinch of salt and pepper and 1 tbsp butter (double for 4p).
  • Mix carefully to combine.

TIP: Add a splash of water if the sauce needs loosening.

Garnish and Serve
6
  • Divide the spinach and potatoes between your plates.
  • Serve the chicken alongside.
  • Spoon the chilli and chive sauce over the top.
  • Finish with a sprinkling of remaining chives.