Looking for an easy, flavour-packed dinner that ticks all the boxes? This crisp-skinned chicken with tomato-braised beans is a delicious combination of golden, buttery chicken drumsticks, tender green beans and juicy tomatoes simmered in a savoury sauce. Served alongside crispy baby potatoes and finished with fresh thyme and lemon, it’s a comforting, wholesome meal that’s perfect for a fuss-free family dinner.
Crisp-skinned chicken with tomato-braised beans
Ingredients
- 600 g baby potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 90 g butter, melted
- 60 ml lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 3 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme
- 12 chicken drumsticks
- 1 medium brown onion, chopped coarsely
- 500 g green beans, trimmed
- 3 medium tomatoes, chopped coarsely
- 60 ml chicken stock
- 2 tsp balsamic glaze
- 2 medium lemons, halved
- fresh thyme sprigs, extra, to serve
Instructions
Preheat oven to 200°C.
Prick potatoes with a fork; microwave on high for 4 minutes or until tender. Using a clean tea towel, press each potato lightly under the palm of your hand on a board to flatten it slightly. Place on an oiled oven tray; drizzle with half the oil, season.
Combine butter, juice, garlic and thyme in a small bowl. Brush butter mixture all over the chicken, placed in a large oiled oven dish. Roast chicken and potatoes for 35 minutes, basting chicken occasionally with pan juices, or until chicken is cooked and potatoes are golden and crisp.
Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a large pot on medium-high heat; cook onion, stirring until onions softens. Add beans, tomato and stock; cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until vegetables are soft and saucy. Stir in balsamic glaze; season to taste.
Serve chicken with beans, potatoes and lemon; sprinkle with extra thyme.
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