Citrus-Crusted Chicken Breasts with Potato Latkes

Zesty citrus-crusted chicken breasts roasted until juicy and served with crispy, golden-brown potato and onion latkes.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 522.7 kcals 3136.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 34.8 grams 208.8 grams
Fat 26.4 grams 158.4 grams
Protein 36.9 grams 221.4 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
2
piece
Fruits
2
piece
Lime
Zest and juice of one, plus zest of an extra lime
Meat
100
g
6
piece
Chicken Breasts
Skin scored three to four times
NutsSeeds
2
tsp
Black Pepper
Cracked
2
clove
Garlic
Crushed to a paste
1
tsp
Sea Salt
Flakes
2
tsp
Thyme
Leaves
2
tsp
1
tsp
Black Pepper
Freshly ground
OilsFats
6
tbsp
2
tbsp
Vegetable Oil
For shallow frying
Vegetables
1
kg
Potatoes
Peeled floury potatoes like King Edward or Maris Piper
2
piece
Onion
Peeled and chopped
1
piece
Green Salad
Lightly dressed

Steps

  • Pound lime zest, pepper, garlic, salt, and thyme into a paste and mix with 60ml olive oil and lime juice.
  • Heat 30ml olive oil in a pan and fry bacon until the fat is released.
  • Brown chicken breasts in the bacon fat for 3 minutes per side and then remove the bacon.
  • Transfer chicken to a tray and brush thoroughly with the citrus paste.
  • Roast chicken for 20 minutes while basting frequently until cooked through.
  • Rest the chicken for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Grate potatoes and onions into a towel and squeeze out all excess moisture.
  • Combine the potato mixture with eggs, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Fry spoonfuls of the mixture in oil, forming 6cm rounds, for 5 minutes per side until crisp.
  • Serve one chicken breast with latkes and a green salad.