Lemon and Garlic-Roasted Chicken with Cheesy Butternut Mash

Chicken breast stuffed with garlic and cheese, served alongside a creamy, cheesy butternut squash and smoked garlic mash.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1184.2 kcals 1184.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 18.6 grams 18.6 grams
Fat 88.5 grams 88.5 grams
Protein 78.4 grams 78.4 grams
Cook Time
26 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
50
g
200
ml
85
g
Cheddar Cheese
Grated, for mash
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
Juice and zest only
Meat
1
piece
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
Chopped
2
tsp
Thyme
Leaves only
1
pinch
Salt
To taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
30
ml
Olive Oil
About 2 tbsp
Vegetables
150
g
Butternut Squash
Peeled and chopped into 1cm cubes
2
clove

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Cut two slashes into the chicken breast and stuff the pocket with garlic and cheese.
  • Whisk thyme, lemon juice, zest, and olive oil in a bowl with seasoning.
  • Add the chicken to the marinade and rest for 10 minutes.
  • Sear the chicken on a griddle pan for 4 minutes per side.
  • Roast the chicken on a baking sheet for 14 minutes until cooked.
  • Simmer squash, garlic, and milk in a pan for 12 minutes until tender.
  • Mash the squash mixture and stir in the grated cheese and seasoning.
  • Plate the mash, top with chicken, and drizzle with cooking juices.