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:
Under 650 calories
Optional Spice
Allergens:
Barley
Milk
Total Time25 minutes
Cooking Time30 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Serving amount

320 grams

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

(Contains Barley May be present Wheat)

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)2552 kJ
Energy (kcal)610 kcal
Fat20.8 g
of which saturates8 g
Carbohydrate63.8 g
of which sugars5.5 g
Dietary Fiber0.1 g
Protein43.9 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Salt3.32 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 3-5 mins on each side.
  • Pop onto a lined baking tray. Cook on top shelf of oven, 10-15 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and equipment after handling raw chicken. Chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

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

Cook the Potatoes
2
  • Meanwhile, 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 add the spinach to the water with the potatoes to allow to wilt.

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

Season the Spinach
3
  • Once potatoes and spinach are cooked, drain in a colander and return to the pot, off the heat.
  • Season the spinach and potatoes with saltpepper and 1 tbsp butter (double for 4p).
  • Mix carefully to combine.
  • Cover to keep warm.
Prep the Veg
4
  • 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).
  • When 5 mins of cooking time remain for the chicken, return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil.
Simmer the Sauce
5
  • 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 the stock.
  • 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.

TIP: Loosen the sauce with a splash of water if you feel it's too thick.

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