Get ready to savoury a classic dinner recipe with a twist: crispy, golden Chicken Kiev oozing with garlic butter, served alongside a velvety sweet pea mash and perfectly seasoned, garlic-buttered Tenderstem broccoli. This dish combines comforting flavours with a vibrant green touch, making each bite a satisfying balance of crunch, creaminess, and fresh, garlicky goodness. Recipe compliments of chef Itumeleng Khasoane from MATHS Restaurant.

Ingredients

• 100g butter
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 50g parsley, chopped
• 50g rosemary, chopped
• Salt and pepper
• 2 chicken breasts
• 75g flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 100g panko breadcrumbs
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 250g Tenderstem broccoli
• 50g herb butter
• ½ a lemon
• 400g potatoes
• 125g sweet peas

Method

1. Mix butter, garlic and herbs then season with salt and pepper.
2. Cut a pocket into each breast and fill with the garlic butter. Seal the pocket.
3. Coat the chicken in flour, then dip in beaten eggs and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
4. Fry the chicken for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
5. Blanch the Tenderstem broccoli for 2 minutes until tender.
6. In a pan melt butter and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
7. Toss in broccoli and add a squeeze of lemon.
8. Boil potatoes in seasoned water until soft; in a different pot, blanch sweet peas, then cool in a bowl of ice-cold water.
9. Mash potatoes to desired consistency, add butter to combine and add sweet peas to mashed potatoes.
10. Blanch Tenderstem broccoli for 2 minutes, transfer to an ice bath.
11. In a pan, melt herbed butter then sauté Tenderstem broccoli.
12. Once all the components of the dish are ready, on your plate first dish your sweet pea mash potato into a design of your choice.
13. Diagonally slice the chicken breast, place on the mashed potato.
14. Finish off with your beautiful Tenderstem broccoli.

About Tenderstem

Tenderstem, the sweet, crunchy, and vibrant broccoli that’s winning hearts in kitchens nationwide, is proud to announce the launch of its exciting new campaign, Tender Conversations. This innovative campaign is set to bridge the gap between chefs and their culinary creations, bringing the spotlight onto the versatility and deliciousness of Tenderstem broccoli.

Between now and January, the Tenderstem Chefs Campaign will host a series of engaging and informal discussions where renowned chefs will share their passion for Tenderstem broccoli. Through live recipe showcases and insightful conversations, these culinary experts will reveal how they incorporate this vibrant veg into their dishes, making everyday meals extraordinary. The best part is you can taste these delicious creations from the chefs’ restaurants or even try to create your own in your home with Tenderstem broccoli.

For more information about Tenderstem broccoli and the Chefs Campaign, please visit www.tenderstem.co.za. Find Tenderstem broccoli in Woolworths stores and let it inspire your culinary creations.