Skip to main content
Crispy Cauliflower Nuggets and Poached Chicken

Crispy Cauliflower Nuggets and Poached Chicken

with Spiced Bean Stew and Soured Cream
5.0(3)
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on January 15, 2026
Get 50% off 1st box + free for 3 months!
Calories
785 kcal
Protein
50g protein
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Egg
  • Mustard
  • Wheat
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Sulphites
  • Milk
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Celery
  • Milk
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

1 unit(s)

Onion

1 unit(s)

Courgette

(Contains: May contain traces of allergens, Celery)

1 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

1 unit(s)

Cauliflower

64 grams

Mayonnaise

(Contains: Egg, Mustard)

50 grams

Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten)

1 sachet(s)

Central American Style Spice Mix

1 carton(s)

Tomato Passata

28 grams

Red Wine Stock Paste

(Contains: Sulphites)

1 carton(s)

Butter Beans

25 grams

Sun-Dried Tomato Paste

75 grams

Soured Cream

(Contains: Milk, May contain traces of allergens, Milk)

240 grams

Diced British Chicken Breast

Not included in your delivery

¼ tsp

Salt for the Breadcrumbs

¾ tbsp

Olive Oil for the Crumb

1 tsp

Sugar for the Sauce

100 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Energy (kJ)3285 kJ
Energy (kcal)785 kcal
Fat26.2 g
of which saturates7.1 g
Carbohydrate73.8 g
of which sugars29 g
Dietary Fibre20.1 g
Protein50 g
Salt5.8 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Bowl
Garlic Press
Large Saucepan
Baking Tray
Baking Paper

Instructions

Prep Time
1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.

Halve, peel and thinly slice the onion. Trim the courgette, then quarter lengthways. Chop widthways into small pieces. 

Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Cut the cauliflower into florets (like small trees), halving any large ones.

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large saucepan on high heat. When hot, add the courgette and cook until charred, 6-8 mins total. Turn only every couple of mins.

Once cooked, season with salt and pepper, then remove from the pan to a bowl.

Coat the Cauliflower
2

While the courgette cooks, pop the cauliflower into a mixing bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add the mayonnaise and toss to coat.

In another small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with a third of the Central American style spice mix. Season with pepper and stir in the salt and olive oil for the crumb (see pantry for amount).

Add the spicy crumbs to the florets and toss to coat evenly.

Roast the Nuggets
3

Pop the crumbed florets onto a lined baking tray and spread them out in a single layer. Discard any leftover crumbs in the bowl.

When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until golden, 25-30 mins.

Simmer the Stew
4

Once your courgette is nicely charred and set aside, pop your pan back on medium heat with a drizzle of oil

Once hot, add the onion, season with salt and pepper and fry, stirring occasionally, until golden and softened, 8-10 mins.

Stir in the garlic and remaining Central American style spice mix. Cook for 1 min more.

Add the diced chicken, tomato passata, red wine stock paste, sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts). Bring to a simmer, then lower the heat and simmer until thickened, 5-6 mins. 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 hands and utensils after handling raw meat.

Add the Beans
5

Meanwhile, drain and rinse the butter beans in a sieve. Transfer a third to a bowl and crush with the back of a fork.

After 5 mins, add the whole and crushed beans to the stew. Cook until thickened, 5-6 mins.

Season with salt and pepper, then remove from the heat and stir in the cooked courgette, sun-dried tomato paste and a knob of butter (if you have any).

Taste and season again if needed. Add a splash of water too if it's a little too thick.

Serve Up
6

When the nuggets are golden, remove them from the oven.

Spoon the chicken and bean stew into your bowls, then top with the cauliflower nuggets and a dollop of soured cream.

Highest-rated dinner recipes

This week's must-try HelloFresh recipes