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.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Ingredients
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
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
- 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 top shelf of 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.
- 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.
- 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 the pan is dry.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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