Lemon Chicken Casserole

Chicken pieces marinated in honey and lemon, pan-seared, then oven-balanced with chicken stock, thyme, and served over wilted spinach.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1340.1 kcals 5360.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 16.4 grams 65.4 grams
Fat 95.5 grams 382.1 grams
Protein 105.1 grams 420.5 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
125
g
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
zest and juice only
1
piece
Lemon
sliced into thin rounds
Liquids
500
ml
Meat
2
kg
Chicken
free-range, cut into 8 pieces
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
4
clove
Garlic
left whole, lightly crushed
2
sprig
Thyme
fresh
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Other
2
tbsp
Vegetables

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Whisk honey, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a bowl then marinate chicken for 10 minutes with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 40g of butter and half the olive oil in a pan and fry half the chicken until golden.
  • Repeat the frying process with another 40g of butter, the remaining oil, and remaining chicken.
  • Stir garlic, lemon slices, and marinade into the pan while scraping the bottom.
  • Add chicken, stock, and thyme, then boil and bake for 30-35 minutes until tender.
  • Remove chicken and simmer the sauce over high heat until it reaches a thin syrup consistency.
  • Strain the sauce through a fine sieve, pressing the garlic pulp through, and season.
  • Fry the spinach in the remaining 45g of butter until just wilted.
  • Serve chicken over the spinach and spoon the lemon sauce over the top.