Sweet Winter Chicken

As the temperature drops and winter sets in, nothing warms the soul quite like a hearty and comforting meal. Sweet Winter Chicken is a delightful dish that perfectly captures the essence of winter cooking. With its blend of root vegetables, tender chicken, and a sweet and smoky flavour, it’s the ideal meal to cosy up with after a chilly day.

The dish starts with a combination of classic winter vegetables—potato, swede, and parsnips—each contributing to a rich and filling base. These root vegetables, often abundant in colder months, are packed with essential vitamins and minerals. They not only provide natural sweetness but also a depth of flavour that enhances the overall dish.

Complementing the root vegetables are chicken breasts, a lean and healthy source of protein. The chicken is paired with a colourful trio of red, yellow, and green peppers, which add a touch of freshness and vibrancy to the dish. Along with finely chopped onion and garlic, these ingredients create a flavourful base that is both aromatic and delicious.

What makes Sweet Winter Chicken unique is its combination of spices and sauces. Sweet smoked paprika and cinnamon give the dish a warming, slightly sweet, and smoky taste, while Worcestershire sauce adds a subtle tang. The addition of mango chutney introduces a lovely hint of sweetness that balances out the spices, making each bite an enjoyable experience.

The dish is finished with sugar snap peas or mangetout, which bring a light crunch and a fresh, green element to the meal. These vegetables, along with a touch of semi-skimmed milk, add a creamy texture and round out the flavours, ensuring the dish remains balanced and wholesome.

Sweet Winter Chicken is not just a meal; it’s a seasonal favourite. It’s full of rich flavours and textures that are guaranteed to please the whole family. Whether served on a quiet weeknight or as part of a winter gathering, this dish is sure to bring warmth and comfort to your table.

Sweet Winter Chicken

Sweet Winter Chicken is a hearty and comforting dish made with tender chicken, root vegetables, and a blend of sweet and smoky spices. Its rich flavours and warming ingredients make it perfect for cosy winter evenings.

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Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: British

Keyword: Chicken, Dairy, Diabetic, Spice, Vegetables

Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes minutes

Servings: 2 People

Calories: 536kcal

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Ingredients

 

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• 400 g potato mixed peeled potato, swede and parsnips
• 1 spray low cal cooking oil
• 2 large chicken breasts
• ½ medium red pepper
• ½ medium yellow pepper
• ½ medium green pepper
• ½ medium onion finely chopped
• 200 ml vegetable stock low-salt
• 60 ml passata
• 2 tbsp tomato puree
• 1 clove garlic crushed
• 1 tsp smoked paprika sweet
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp mango chutney
• 100 g sugar snap peas mangetout
• 3 tbsp semi-skimmed milk

Instructions

• Bring a pan of water to the boil, cut the potatoes, swede and parsnips into 2cm chunks and simmer for 15–20mins until tender.
  400 g potato
• Meanwhile, lightly spray a frying pan with the 1 cal spray and put on a high heat. Add the chicken, peppers and onion and stir fry for 5 mins.
  1 spray low cal cooking oil, 2 large chicken breasts, ½ medium red pepper, ½ medium yellow pepper, ½ medium green pepper, ½ medium onion
• Stir together the remaining ingredients except the sugar snap peas and milk. Add to the frying pan, bring to the boil and simmer for 10 mins.
  200 ml vegetable stock, 60 ml passata, 2 tbsp tomato puree, 1 clove garlic, 1 tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp mango chutney
• Add the sugar snap peas. Cook for a further 5 mins.
  100 g sugar snap peas
• Drain the potatoes. Mash until smooth, stir in the milk, divide between plates and serve with the chicken.
  3 tbsp semi-skimmed milk

Nutrition

Calories: 536kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 744mg | Potassium: 2300mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 2691IU | Vitamin C: 198mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 5mg