Baked Chicken with Thyme and Sage Butter

On the table in: 1 hour 30 minutes
Serves: 4
Origin: Western

Ingredients:

  • 80g butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage leaves
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated parmesan
  • 4 (200g each) chicken breast fillets, skin on
  • Olive oil cooking spray
  • 100g green beans, trimmed, halved
  • 1 small butter lettuce, leaves separated and torn
  • 1 Lebanese cucumber, halved lengthways, sliced
  • 2 radishes, thinly sliced

WHITE BALSAMIC DRESSING

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives

Nutritional Information

Per serving: 608 calories; 1.9g net carbs; 43.5g protein; 46.1g fat; 1.8g fibre

Instructions:

  1. Place butter, thyme, sage and Parmesan in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Using your fingers, gently loosen chicken skin on each piece of chicken. Push butter mixture under skin. Place chicken on a large plate. Cover. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until butter is firm.
  2. Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place chicken on tray. Spray with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 200°C/180°C fan-forced. Baste chicken with pan juices. Bake for a further 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  3. Place beans in a microwave-safe bowl. Add 1 tablespoon cold water. Cover. Microwave on high (100%) for 1 minute or until tender. Drain. Refresh under cold water. Drain.
  4. Make white balsamic dressing: Place oil, vinegar and chives in a screw-top jar. Season with salt and pepper. Secure lid. Shake to combine.
  5. Place lettuce, cucumber, beans and radish in a bowl. Drizzle over dressing. Toss to combine. Serve chicken with salad.

Chef’s suggestions:

  • Keto serving suggestion: add 1 avocado and handful of chopped walnuts to the salad to increase the fat to protein and carbs ratio.

We would like to acknowledge that this recipe was sourced from Taste.com.au on 25 March 2019.

Author: Claire Brookman Image credit: Ben Dearnley Publication: Super Food Ideas

https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/baked-chicken-thyme-sage-butter/892a8343-52a4-4908-9877-9419d080414a