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Roasted Chicken and Chive Sauce

Roasted Chicken and Chive Sauce

with Cavolo Nero and Potatoes
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on March 05, 2026
Calories
602 kcal
Protein
45.7g protein
Total
20 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Milk
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

2

Skin-On British Chicken Breasts

450

Potatoes

100

Chopped Cavolo Nero

1

Chives

1

Garlic Clove

5

Chicken Stock Paste

75

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

75

Water for the Sauce

15

Butter

Energy (kJ)2519 kJ
Energy (kcal)602 kcal
Fat30.1 g
of which saturates14.4 g
Carbohydrate43.4 g
of which sugars4.2 g
Protein45.7 g
Salt1.1 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Baking Tray
Pan
Kettle
Colander
Lid
Large Saucepan
Garlic Press
Kitchen Shears

Instructions

Roast the Chicken
1

a) Preheat your oven to 240°C/220°C fan/gas mark 9. Boil a full kettle.

b) Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on high heat. Once hot, lay in the chicken, skin-side down. Season with salt and pepper. Fry until golden, 3-4 mins, then turn and cook for 1 min on the other side.

c) Transfer the chicken to a baking tray, skin-side up, then roast on the top shelf of your oven until cooked, 12-15 mins. Set the pan aside. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging. The chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Potato Time
2

a) Meanwhile, fill a large saucepan with boiling water from your kettle and return to the boil with 1/2 tsp salt.

b) Chop the potatoes into 2cm chunks (no need to peel) and add to the pan.

c) Cook until you can easily slip a knife through, 12-15 mins. Add the cavolo nero for the final 4-5 mins of cooking time. 

d) Drain well in a colander and return to the pan, off the heat. Cover with the lid to keep warm.

Chop and Grate
3

a) While the potatoes cook, finely chop the chives (use scissors if easier).

b) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

c) Return the (now empty) frying pan to medium heat. Add a drizzle of oil if the pan is dry.

Make the Chive Sauce
4

a) Once hot, add the garlic to the pan. Stir-fry for 1 min.

b) Stir in the water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) and chicken stock paste. Bring to the boil and simmer until slightly reduced, 2 mins.

c) Mix in the creme fraiche and three quarters of the chives. Season to taste with pepper, then remove from the heat.

Bring on the Buttery Veg
5

a) When the chicken is almost cooked, gently reheat the sauce. Add a splash of water if it's a little thick.

b) Season the cooked cavolo nero and potatoes with salt and pepper. Add the butter (see pantry for amount) and stir to combine.

Serve
6

a) Cut the chicken widthways into 2cm thick slices, then transfer to your plates.

b) Serve the cavolo nero and potatoes alongside, then spoon the chive sauce over the chicken.

c) Finish with a sprinkling of the remaining chives.

Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: The chive sauce is creamy and tasty, making this dish a Sunday favourite for some.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and simple to prepare, with many finding it easy to make.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding more sauce for extra flavour; ensure the cavolo nero is well-chopped to avoid tough stalks.
  • Portions: Some found the chicken portions small; consider supplementing with extra protein or sides if needed.
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