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Cajun Honey Chicken

Cajun Honey Chicken

with Sticky Apricots, Quinoa and Balsamic Veggies

Mimi Morley
Mimi MorleyPublished on April 20, 2018

Sweet and spicy, our cajun chicken dinner is a winner! Originating from the US state of Louisiana, cajun spice is a distinct blend of paprika, garlic and cayenne pepper that brings this dish to life. Spicy chicken, sweet apricots and roasted vegetables with nutty light quinoa topped with sour cream and a little coriander.

Allergens:
Sulphites
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Total30 minutes
Active 15 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

120

Quinoa

1

Cajun Spice Mix

1

Chicken Stock Powder

15

Honey

1

Yellow Pepper

12

Balsamic Vinegar

(Contains: Sulphites)

40

Dried Apricots

4

British Chicken Thighs

150

Soured Cream

(Contains: Milk)

1

Red Onion

½

Coriander

Nutritional information

Energy (kcal)850 kcal
Energy (kJ)3556 kJ
Fat35 g
of which saturates14 g
Carbohydrate69 g
of which sugars30 g
Protein63 g
Salt1.1 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Spoon
Medium Saucepan
Chopping Board
Baking Tray
Aluminum Foil
Knife
Sieve
Lid
Grill Pan
Bowl
Fork

Cooking Instructions and Tips

Make the Stock
1

Preheat your oven to 200°C and bring a large saucepan of water to the boil for the quinoa. Stir in and dissolve the stock powder.

Roast the Veggies
2

Halve and peel the red onion, then chop each half into six chunks. Halve, then remove the core from the pepper and cut into 1cm slices. Place the onion and pepper on a lined baking tray and drizzle over some oil, the balsamic vinegar and a pinch of salt and pepper. Give the tray a shake and pop on the top shelf of your oven for 20 mins or until the veggies are soft, then remove from your oven.

Cook the Quinoa
3

Meanwhile, add the quinoa to the boiling stock and boil it for 12-14 mins, or until tender. Once cooked, drain the quinoa in a sieve, then pop back in the pan with the lid on. Leave to the side.

Prep the Rest
4

While the quinoa is cooking, cut each apricot into four pieces. Roughly chop the coriander (stalks and all). Cut each chicken thigh into 1cm wide slices. IMPORTANT: Remember to wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat!

Pan-Fry the Chicken
5

Put a frying pan on medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Once hot, add the chicken slices along with the Cajun spice blend. TIP: Add less of the spice if you're not a fan of heat! Cook the chicken until browned and slightly crispy, 5 mins, then add the apricot pieces, half the coriander and all of the honey. Cook for 1-2 mins more or until the chicken and apricots are golden and caramelised. Remove your pan from the heat.

Finish and Serve
6

Fluff up the quinoa with a fork and stir in the balsamic roasted veggies, chicken and apricots. Serve in bowls with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of remaining coriander. Enjoy!

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