Divorce Me Chicken
This juicy and delicious Divorce Me Chicken is the new kid on the block, giving us an alternative to the creamier Marry Me Chicken. This one is baked for hands-off convenience cooking but still packed full of flavour.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken breasts
For the marinade:
- 4 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 tsp Chilli flakes
- 2 tsp Garlic granules
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 1 Lemon Zest and juice
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
To serve:
- Lemon wedges
- Extra chilli flakes
Instructions
- Make the sauce: Mix all of the marinade ingredients in a large bowl, adding a good pinch of salt and pepper, then take 2 tbsp of this mix and place in a small separate bowl to the side (optional: this is to use to glaze the chicken at the end of cooking.)
- Leave to marinate: Add the chicken breasts to the large bowl containing the marinade and mix, coating well. Leave covered in the fridge for as long as you have (maximum 12 hours). Season with salt and pepper.
- When ready to cook: Pre-heat the oven to 180°C fan/200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6. Bake the chicken breasts in a baking dish for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Optional glaze: At the end, spoon over the marinade you kept back earlier. Pre-heat the grill to high and pop under for 3-5 minutes until the chicken has browned a little on top (be sure your dish is grill safe if doing this!)
- To serve: Scatter over some extra chilli flakes and wiggle in a few extra lemon slices before serving.
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Notes
Marinating: A minimum 1 hour for best results, and no longer than 12 hours should be fine. Make sure you cover the chicken and store it in the fridge while marinating.
Cooking time: The exact time will depend on the thickness of the breasts. If in doubt, check your meat thermometer to make sure it is cooked through. (The ideal cooking temperature for chicken is 74°C.) Make sure you don’t overdo the time as chicken breast can dry out if overcooked.
Leftovers: You can keep this recipe in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat fully in the microwave or covered in the oven before serving. Leftovers are delicious cold in salads or sandwiches too. Results are best when eaten fresh, but frozen leftovers could be used up in sauces etc.
Nutrition
Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 910mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 857IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg