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Easy spiced chicken bake

Spiced chicken bake with potatoes, currants and onions make for a hearty meal that is great as a weeknight dinner option.

This dish combines the savoury taste of chicken and potatoes with the sweetness of currants; all brought together with a blend of spices for added depth of flavour. Ideal for a filling family dinner, this dish balances nutrition and taste, making it a practical choice for any day of the week. Recipe compliments of Astral Chicken.

Ingredients

  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 Tbsp (30ml) wholegrain mustard
  • 1 Tbsp (15ml) ground ginger
  • 1 tsp (5ml) ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp (5ml) ground cumin
  • 1 ½ Tbsp (20ml) honey
  • Juice & zest of 1 lemon
  • Salt and milled black pepper
  • 1 x County Fair Star Pack
  • 3 medium potatoes, washed and sliced into 6-8 wedges
  • 1 large onion, peeled & sliced into 8 wedges
  • 50g dried currants
  • ½ cup (125ml) chicken stock
  • Rice to serve, optional

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  2. Place the garlic cloves, wholegrain mustard, ginger, cinnamon, cumin, honey, lemon juice and zest, and a pinch of salt and pepper into a mixing bowl. Stir well, then add the chicken pieces, potatoes and onions, and toss to combine. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
  3. Tip the marinated chicken mix into a roasting dish. Scatter over the currants and pour in the chicken stock.
  4. Roast in the oven for 1 hour until golden and cooked through.
  5. Serve with a side of steamed rice if you prefer.

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