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Lemon and thyme roast chicken with honey-butternut mash
This simple roast chicken recipe is infused with the bright zest of lemon and the earthy aroma of thyme partnered with honey-butternut mash.
Lemon and thyme roasted chicken with sweet butternut mash is a dish that’s all about comfort and flavour. It celebrates the deliciousness of roasted chicken with lemon and thyme, paired perfectly with the creamy sweetness of butternut mash. Recipe compliments of Astral Chicken.
Ingredients
- 1 x County Fair Star pack
- 50ml lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) fresh thyme leaves
- 1 medium butternut
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) honey
- Olive oil
- Salt and milled black pepper
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Place the chicken into a roasting dish. Mix the lemon juice, thyme, and 1 Tbsp olive oil in a small bowl. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Pour the lemon juice mixture over the chicken and toss well.
- Roast in the oven for 1 hour.
- Peel the butternut, slice it in half and discard the seeds. Cut into evenly sized cubes and place in a pot.
- Cover with water, and cook over medium to high heat until tender.
- Strain the liquid, then mash the butternut until smooth.
- Add honey and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Divide the butternut mash between four plates.
- Top with two pieces of chicken each, and serve.
