Crunchy Coriander Chicken

Category: Meals to Satisfy

This creamy spicy dish contrasts beautifully with the crunchy bread topping. Serve with green vegetables or a peppery rocket salad.

Servings

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 tsp ground turmeric 2tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground cumin 4 chicken breasts, skinned and cut into large chunks 55g/2oz butter 3 thick slices white bread, cut into cubes 1 tbsp flour 150ml/¼pt soured cream 150ml/¼pt water 4 spring onions, chopped ½ lemon 3 tsp peanut butter 4 tbsp chopped fresh coriander

Method

Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/ gas mark 6. Toss chicken in the spices. Melt half the butter in a deep frying pan and fry chicken until lightly browned. Remove from the pan and add the remaining butter. Add bread cubes and toss in spicy butter until well coated, spread on a baking sheet and bake for about 8 mins until crisp and golden. Return chicken to the pan with flour and stir well. Add cream, water, spring onions, 2 strips of pared rind from the lemon, the lemon juice, peanut butter and fresh coriander. Season with freshly ground black pepper and stir well. Cook for 30 mins, adjusting consistency if necessary. Place in a warm serving dish and sprinkle over the spicy cubes. PER SERVING 424 Kcals, fat 24.1g, saturated fat 13.1g, salt 1g, carbohydrate 25.5g, sugar 3.4g, fibre 1.1g