May 29, 2020
MEDITERRANEAN ROASTED CHICKEN WITH TURMERIC & FENNEL
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INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 lime, juice of
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 3 tbsp brown sugar, more for later
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tbsp ground turmeric spice
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- Salt and Pepper
- 1 large fennel bulb, cored, sliced
- 1 large sweet onion, sliced into half moons
- 6 pieces bone in, skin on chicken (chicken legs or breasts, or a combination)
- 2 Oranges, unpeeled, sliced
- 1 lime, thinly sliced (optional)
- Make the marinade. In a large bowl or deep dish, mix together the first six ingredients: olive oil, white wine, orange juice, lime juice, mustard and brown sugar.
- In a small bowl, mix together the spices: turmeric, garlic powder, coriander, paprika, salt and pepper. Now, add about half of the spice mix to the liquid marinade. Mix to combine.
- Pat the chicken pieces dry and generously season with the remainder of the spice mix. Be sure to lift the chicken skins slightly and apply some of the spice mix underneath the skin.
- Add the seasoned chicken and the remaining ingredients to the large bowl of marinade. Work the chicken well into the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- When ready, preheat the oven to 240 degrees C. Transfer the chicken along with the marinade and everything else to a large baking pan so that everything is comfortably arranged in one layer. Be sure the chicken skin is facing up. Sprinkle with a dash or salt and more brown sugar, if you like.
- Roast for 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the chicken skin has nicely browned. Internal chicken temperature should be 75 degrees C.
- Served best with rice
- If you don’t have time you can skip the marinade time in the fridge.
- Enjoy on a cold night with good friends and family
Ingredients 400g organic free-range chicken thigh fillets, chopped into large pieces 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (optional) 1 cup green beans, trimmed 1 cup broccolini, chopped 1 cup broccoli florets 1 cup snap peas ½ cup shelled edamame beans (fresh or frozen) 1–2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce Cracked black pepper, to taste Optional: squeeze of lemon or lime juice Wild Rice & Quinoa Base ½ cup wild rice½ cup quinoaWater as per packet instructions Pinch of salt2 tbsp hemp seeds (to finish) To Serve (optional) Sliced spring onion Sesame seedsExtra cracked pepper Instructions Step 1 - Cook the wild rice & quinoa Rinse both grains well. Cook separately or together according to packet instructions (wild rice takes longer). Once cooked, fluff and combine. Season lightly with salt and set aside. Step 2 - Cook the chicken Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes, turning until lightly golden and mostly cooked through. Step 3 - Add aromatics Add garlic and ginger. Stir for 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Step 4 - Add the greens Add green beans, broccolini, broccoli, snap peas and edamame. Stir-fry for 3–5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp and bright green. Step 5 - Season Add tamari or soy sauce and cracked black pepper. Toss well to coat. Finish with a squeeze of lemon or lime if desired. Step 6 - Assemb le the bowls Spoon wild rice & quinoa into bowls. Top with chicken and greens. Sprinkle with hemp seeds, spring onion and sesame seeds if using. Nutrition and Cooking Times Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 25 - 30 minutes Serves: 2 adult servings Nutrient Value: Calories: 680cal | Protein: 43g | Fat: 24g | Carbohydrates: 48g
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