Sweet lemongrass marinated chicken thighs - Extra large standard

Sweet Lemongrass-Marinated Chicken Thighs

with Roasted Broccoli & Garlicky Greens

630 cals

30 mins

No added dairy

Description

Goodfood mindfulness practice of the week: close your eyes and breathe in the aroma of lemongrass. Among the most lusciously perfumed herbs in the world, its exquisite citrus flavour with undertones of ginger is legendary. Mixed with ponzu sauce, honey and garlic, you’ve got an amazing marinade. Apply it liberally to chicken thighs, which roast alongside broccoli tops and wilted greens tangled up in garlic, and then plate with fluffy white rice.

Contains:

Soy, Sulphites, Wheat

Ingredients

for 2 servings

(Double for 4 portions)

  • 4 Canadian-raised chicken thighs (air chilled)

  • 120g Baby greens (baby spinach or kale)

  • 200g Broccoli florets

  • 2 Garlic cloves

  • 15g Minced lemongrass

  • 160g White rice

  • 30ml Ponzu lime sauce

  • 14g Honey

  • 5g Nori & Lemongrass spices (dehydrated vegetables, sea salt, seaweed, ginger, sunflower oil, lemongrass)

Nutrition

Total fat

13g

Saturated Fat

3g

Sodium

770mg

Total carbs

86g

Sugar

9g

Protein

45g

Fibres

5g

Recipe Instructions

Sweet Lemongrass-Marinated Chicken Thighs - Step #1 Cook the rice
Step 1: Cook the rice
Preheat the oven to 450°F. In a medium pot, combine the rice, 1 ¼ cups water (double for 4 portions) and a big pinch of salt; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer, 17 to 20 min., until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 5 min. Fluff and keep warm.
Sweet Lemongrass-Marinated Chicken Thighs - Step #2 Marinate the chicken
Step 2: Marinate the chicken
Meanwhile, pat the chicken dry with paper towel. Mince the garlic. In a medium bowl, combine the honey, ponzu, lemongrass (start with ½), ½ the garlic and ½ the spices. Add the chicken, a drizzle of oil and S&P; toss well.
Sweet Lemongrass-Marinated Chicken Thighs - Step #3 Start the chicken
Step 3: Start the chicken
Arrange the chicken on a lined sheet pan and roast, 8 to 10 min., until partially cooked.
Sweet Lemongrass-Marinated Chicken Thighs - Step #4 Finish the chicken & roast the vegetables
Step 4: Finish the chicken & roast the vegetables
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the broccoli (halve if large), a drizzle of oil, the remaining spices and S&P. When the chicken is partially cooked, remove from the oven, flip and add the broccoli. Roast, stirring the broccoli halfway, 14 to 18 min., until the chicken* is cooked through and the broccoli is tender. In the final 2 min., add the spinach and remaining garlic; toss well.
Sweet Lemongrass-Marinated Chicken Thighs - Step #5 Plate your dish
Step 5: Plate your dish
Divide the rice between your plates. Top with the chicken and vegetables. Bon appétit!
Sweet Lemongrass-Marinated Chicken Thighs - Step #6 You could win a trip for 2 to Halifax!
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