Spicy Chicken Calabrese with Olive Oil Mash

A spicy chicken stew featuring fiery 'nduja sausage paste served over smooth olive oil mashed potatoes.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 711.3 kcals 2845.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 46.4 grams 185.6 grams
Fat 40.7 grams 162.8 grams
Protein 39.6 grams 158.4 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

GrainsCereals
16
g
Plain Flour
for coating
Liquids
Meat
100
g
'Nduja
spreadable spicy pork sausage
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground
1
bunch
Marjoram
fresh, chopped
1
bunch
Chives
fresh, chopped
1
bunch
Parsley
fresh, chopped
OilsFats
10
ml
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
for frying chicken
80
ml
Vegetables
20
g
Shallots
chopped
2
piece
Red Pepper
roughly chopped
2
piece
Yellow Pepper
roughly chopped
2
piece
Green Pepper
roughly chopped
1
piece
Chilli
large, finely chopped
1
kg
Potatoes
King Edward variety, peeled and chunked

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Coat the chicken thighs in flour seasoned with salt and pepper.
  • Brown the chicken in 10ml of olive oil in a large frying pan until golden.
  • Fry the shallots and 'nduja in an ovenproof pan for a few minutes.
  • Add the peppers, passata, and chicken stock to the pan.
  • Bring to a boil, stir in the chicken, chilli, and herbs, and adjust seasoning.
  • Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes until tender and drain well.
  • Mash the potatoes while gradually incorporating 80ml of olive oil.
  • Season the mash with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the chicken pieces on a bed of olive oil mash.