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Cajun Spiced Fried Chicken and Roasted Chorizo Potatoes

Cajun Spiced Fried Chicken and Roasted Chorizo Potatoes

with Green Beans, Broccoli and Creamy Chive Sauce
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on February 12, 2026
Calories
858 kcal
Protein
60.4g protein
Total
45 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Wheat
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Milk
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

450 grams

Potatoes

80 grams

Green Beans

1 bunch(es)

Chives

200 grams

Broccoli Florets

2 unit(s)

British Chicken Breasts

50 grams

Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten)

1 sachet(s)

Cajun Spice Mix

90 grams

Diced Chorizo

(Contains: Milk)

75 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

10 grams

Chicken Stock Paste

Not included in your delivery

1 unit(s)

Egg

¼ tsp

Salt for the Breadcrumbs

50 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Energy (kJ)3592 kJ
Energy (kcal)858 kcal
Fat38.5 g
of which saturates16.3 g
Carbohydrate74.8 g
of which sugars6.9 g
Dietary Fibre11.2 g
Protein60.4 g
Salt5.3 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Baking Tray
Bowl
Rolling Pin
Baking Paper
Pan
Medium Saucepan
Kettle
Colander

Instructions

Roast the Chunks
1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Chop the potatoes into 2cm chunks (no need to peel).

Pop the potato chunks onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer. TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary.

When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until golden, 25-35 mins. Turn halfway through.

Time to Prep
2

Meanwhile, trim the green beansFinely chop the chives (use scissors if easier).

Halve any large broccoli florets.

Bread the Chicken
3

Sandwich each chicken breast between two pieces of baking paper or cling film. Pop onto a board, then give it a bash with a rolling pin or the bottom of a saucepan until it’s 1-2 cm thick. Season with salt and pepper.

Crack the egg (see pantry for amount) into a medium bowl and whisk. Put the breadcrumbs into another bowl and season with the Cajun spice mix, salt (see pantry for amount) and pepper.

Dip the chicken into the egg and then the breadcrumbs, ensuring it's completely coated. Transfer to a clean plate. TIP: Notice a stronger smell from your chicken? Don’t worry, this is normal due to packaging we use to keep it fresh. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging and discard any excess egg.

Cook the Chicken
4

Pop a large frying pan on high heat and add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan. TIP: You want the oil to be hot so the chicken fries properly - heat for 2-3 mins before you add the chicken. Once hot, carefully lay the chicken into the pan and fry until golden brown, 2-3 mins on each side. Adjust the heat if necessary.

When the potatoes have 10 mins remaining, add the chorizo to the tray and roast on the top shelf until tender, 10-12 mins.

Transfer the chicken to a medium baking tray and bake on the middle shelf of your oven until cooked through, 8-10 mins. IMPORTANT: The chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle. Discard the oil from the chicken pan.

Cook the Beans
5

Meanwhile, boil a half-full kettle. Pour the boiled water into a medium saucepan with ½ tsp salt and heat on high.

Bring it back to the boil, then add the beans and broccoli and cook until just tender, 4-6 mins. Drain in a colander, then return to the saucepan. Season and toss in some olive oil.

Wipe out the (now empty) frying pan and return to medium heat.

Add the creme fraiche, chicken stock paste and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount).

Bring to the boil, then remove from the heat and stir through the chives. Taste and season if needed.

Serve Up
6

Share the Cajun spiced chicken and roasted chorizo potato chunks between your plates.

Serve the green beans and broccoli alongside. Drizzle the creamy chive sauce over the chicken to finish. 

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many loved the dish, praising the tasty Cajun spices and creamy chive sauce. Some found the Cajun spices a bit too spicy for children.
  • Ease of prep: Preparation was time-consuming for some, but others found it quick and easy to follow. Several mentioned it was worth the effort.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding extra spice to the breaded chicken for more flavour. Try serving with chips and salad instead of potatoes for variation.
  • Next-day meals: The dish received praise for its filling nature and good portion sizes, with some calling it nutritionally balanced.
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