Red Plum Chicken

Red Plum Chicken is a quick and satisfying family meal. The sweet-tart flavour of the plums balances perfectly with the savoury chicken. As the ingredients cook together, they create a naturally glossy sauce that makes this simple dish feel wonderfully special.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings Portions

Ingredients

600 g chicken breast diced into bite-sized pieces
4 large red plums ripe stones removed and roughly chopped
1 medium onion finely sliced
2 cloves garlic crushed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp runny honey
2 tbsp light soy sauce
100 ml chicken stock
½ tsp dried thyme
¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp sea salt
Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Prepare all the ingredients before you start cooking. Dice the chicken into even-sized pieces. Chop the plums and discard the stones. Slice the onion and crush the garlic.
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. When the butter starts to foam, add the diced chicken.
1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp butter, 600 g chicken breast
Cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes. Stir regularly until the pieces turn golden on the outside and are nearly cooked through.
Add the sliced onion. Cook for 3 minutes until it starts to soften. Stir in the crushed garlic and cook for a further minute.
1 medium onion, 2 cloves garlic
Add the chopped red plums to the pan. Stir gently so they mix evenly with the chicken and onions.
4 large red plums
Pour in the chicken stock and soy sauce. Add the honey, thyme, salt and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
1 tbsp runny honey, 2 tbsp light soy sauce, 100 ml chicken stock, ½ tsp dried thyme, ½ tsp sea salt, ¼ tsp black pepper
Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes. During this time the plums will soften and release their juices. The liquid will reduce and form a glossy sauce that coats the chicken.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if required. If you prefer a sweeter finish, add a little extra honey. For a sharper flavour, add a squeeze of lemon juice.
Scatter over the chopped parsley or basil and serve immediately.
Fresh parsley

Equipment

Notes

Serving:

Serve with fluffy rice, buttered new potatoes, mashed potatoes or egg noodles. Steamed broccoli, green beans or carrots make excellent side dishes.

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