Description
This Creamy Marmite Chicken recipe combines succulent skin-on chicken breasts with a savory Marmite-infused sauce, enriched with crème fraîche and parmesan. Paired with quick-cooked microwave vegetables and your choice of quinoa or mashed potatoes, this dish offers a comforting, flavorful meal perfect for a hearty dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 skin-on chicken breasts
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, grated
- ½ tbsp Marmite
- 200ml low-salt chicken stock
- 100g crème fraîche
- 10g parmesan, finely grated
Sides and Garnish
- 240g bag of microwave vegetables
- 10g chives, finely chopped
- Quinoa or mashed potatoes, to serve
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat until shimmering. Lightly season the chicken breasts, then place them skin-side down in the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is deeply golden and crisp. Flip the chicken and cook the other side until nearly cooked through, then remove from the pan and set aside on a plate.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the pan. Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 10 minutes until it starts to soften. Add the grated garlic and cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in the Marmite to combine with the onion and garlic mixture. Pour in the low-salt chicken stock, then add the crème fraîche and grated parmesan. Mix well and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Finish Cooking Chicken in Sauce: Return the chicken breasts to the pan, placing them skin-side up in the sauce. Allow to cook gently for 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Prepare Vegetables: Cook the microwave vegetables according to the package instructions while the chicken finishes cooking.
- Serve: Sprinkle the finely chopped chives over the chicken and sauce. Serve hot with the cooked microwave vegetables and your choice of quinoa or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Notes
- Using skin-on chicken breasts helps achieve a crispy, flavorful exterior during frying.
- Marmite adds a unique umami depth to the sauce, but can be adjusted to taste if preferred milder flavor.
- Low-salt chicken stock keeps the dish from becoming overly salty, balancing the Marmite’s strong flavor.
- Crème fraîche adds creaminess without curdling when simmered gently.
- Microwaving vegetables offers a quick and healthy side dish option.
- Quinoa provides a nutritious gluten-free grain alternative to mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: Creamy Marmite Chicken, Marmite chicken recipe, chicken with creamy sauce, easy British chicken dinner, quick chicken recipe
