Cosy up this winter with this wholesome Apple and Sage Glazed Chicken. Braised leeks make a delicious side, whilst the chicken is glazed with apple and sage jelly to transform it into a seasonal delight.
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450 grams
Potatoes
2 unit(s)
Leek
80 grams
Tenderstem Broccoli
10 grams
Chicken Stock Paste
2 unit(s)
Skin-On British Chicken Breasts
50 grams
Apple and Sage Jelly
100 milliliter(s)
Water for the Veg
30 grams
Butter
50 milliliter(s)
Water for the Glaze
Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.
Put a large saucepan of water with 1/4 tsp salt on to boil for the potatoes.
Chop the potatoes into 2cm chunks (no need to peel). Trim the root and dark green leafy part from the leek and discard. Halve lengthways, then thinly slice.
Halve any thick broccoli stems lengthways.
Heat a large frying pan on medium heat (no oil).
Once hot, add the butter (see pantry for amount) and leek. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened, 3 mins.
Stir in the water for the veg (see pantry for amount), half the chicken stock paste and bring to a boil, 1 min. Then transfer the leek mixture to a small ovenproof dish and set aside for later.
Meanwhile, add the potatoes to your pan of boiling water and cook until you can easily slip a knife through, 15-20 mins.
Wipe out the (now empty) frying pan and pop on medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil.
Once hot, lay the chicken into the pan, skin-side down. Season with salt and pepper.
Fry until the skin is golden, 5-6 mins, then turn and cook for 1 min on the other side.
Transfer the chicken to the ovenproof dish, skin-side up, then bake on the top shelf of your oven until cooked, 12-15 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
Meanwhile, pop the Tenderstem® broccoli onto a baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer.
Roast on the middle shelf until tender and crispy, 10-12 mins.
Once the potatoes are cooked, drain in a colander and return to the pan, off the heat. Add a knob of butter and a splash of milk (if you have any) and mash until smooth.
Season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid to keep warm.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove from your oven and leave to rest for a couple of mins.
Meanwhile, wipe out the (now empty) frying pan and add the apple and sage jelly. Pop the pan on medium-high heat.
Stir in the remaining chicken stock paste and the water for the glaze (see pantry for amount). Bring to the boil and simmer until glossy, 4-5 mins, then remove from the heat.
When everything's ready, share the mash and broccoli between your plates and spoon the buttered leeks alongside (discard any excess liquid).
Top with the chicken and spoon over the apple and sage jelly glaze to finish.
Enjoy!