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Sticky Hunter's Chicken

Sticky Hunter's Chicken

with Creamy Gratin and Green Veg
Michael Steadman
Michael SteadmanUpdated on February 09, 2026
Calories
912 kcal
Protein
55.9g protein
Total
50 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Milk
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

450 grams

Potatoes

30 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

2 unit(s)

British Chicken Breasts

4 rasher(s)

British Streaky Bacon

150 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

10 grams

Chicken Stock Paste

150 grams

Tenderstem® Broccoli

80 grams

Green Beans

96 grams

BBQ Sauce

Not included in your delivery

100 milliliter(s)

Reserved Potato Water

50 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Energy (kJ)3816 kJ
Energy (kcal)912 kcal
Fat46.5 g
of which saturates24.1 g
Carbohydrate74.6 g
of which sugars8 g
Dietary Fibre9.5 g
Protein55.9 g
Salt2.9 g
Potassium1294.5 mg
Calcium51.8 mg
Iron1.5 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Instructions

1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 0.5 tsp salt.

Peel and slice the potatoes into 1cm thick rounds.

Once boiling, add the potato slices to the water and simmer until just tender, 8-12 mins.

Once cooked, reserve some of the potato water (see pantry for amount), then carefully drain in a colander.

2

Meanwhile, grate the cheese. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

Wrap each chicken breast in 2 rashers of bacon. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat and its packaging.

Pop the (now empty) potato pan back on medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil.

Once hot, add the garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, for 1 min.

3

Add the creme fraiche, chicken stock paste, reserved potato water and half the grated cheese to the pan.

Mix together, bring to the boil, then remove from the heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Lay the cooked potato slices in layers in an appropriately sized ovenproof dish, then pour over the creamy sauce.

Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Set aside.

4

Pop the bacon wrapped chicken onto a baking tray. Roast on the top shelf until cooked through, 25-30 mins. IMPORTANT: The chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Bake the gratin on the middle shelf of your oven until golden brown and bubbly, 20-25 mins. TIP: Put the dish onto a baking tray to catch any drips.

5

When 8-10 mins of cooking time remain, Halve any thick broccoli stems lengthways. Trim the green beans.

Heat a drizzle of oil in a medium frying pan on medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the Tenderstem® and green beans stir-fry for 2-3 mins. Add a splash of water, then cover with a lid (or foil) and allow to cook until tender, 4-6 mins more. Season with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, clean the creamy sauce saucepan.

Pour the BBQ sauce and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) into the (now empty) saucepan on medium-high heat. Bring to the boil, then simmer, stirring frequently, for 3-4 mins. Remove from the heat.

6

When everything's ready, reheat the BBQ sauce if needed.

Slice the chicken widthways into 2cm thick slices and transfer to your plates. Serve the gratin and green veg alongside.

Spoon the BBQ sauce over the chicken to finish.

Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Customers raved about the dish's taste, with many calling it their favourite recipe and praising its flavoursome profile.
  • Ease of prep: While some noted a longer preparation time, most agreed the delicious results were worth the effort.
  • Suggestions: Consider using an alternative sauce if you're not keen on BBQ; the dish's other components shine on their own.
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