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Citrus-crusted chicken breasts with potato latkes

Citrus-crusted chicken breasts with potato latkes comes together with Cracked Black Pepper, Sea Salt Flakes, Olive Oil, Salt, and Freshly Ground Black Pepper. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

Ingredients

• 2 tsp
• 1 tsp
• 6 tbsp
• 2 tsp
• 1 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Add some zest to chicken with a citrus crust. Pair with crispy potato latkes for a tasty evening meal.

2. 2

   For the citrus-crusted chicken breasts, place the lime zest, black pepper, garlic, sea salt and thyme into a mortar and pound to a paste with a pestle.

3. 3

   Add four tablespoons of the olive oil and all of the lime juice.

4. 4

   Mix well and set aside.

5. 5

   Heat the remaining two tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat.

6. 6

   Add the chopped bacon and fry until the fat is released.

7. 7

   Add the chicken breasts and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until browned on both sides. (When the chicken has browned, discard the cooked bacon or reserve it for another recipe.

8. 8

   Roast the chicken breasts in the oven for 18-20 minutes, basting frequently with the cooking juices and any remaining citrus paste, until cooked through. (NB: The chicken is cooked through when the juices run clear when the chicken breasts are pierced in the thickest part with a skewer.)

9. 9

   Remove the citrus-crusted chicken breasts from the oven and set aside to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

10. 10

    Place the potato and onion mixture into a bowl and add the beaten eggs, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well.

11. 11

    Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over a medium heat.

12. 12

    Place a large spoonful of the potato and onion mixture into the pan and spread it out into a round approximately 6cm/2.

13. 13

    Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden-brown and crisp all over.

14. 14

    To serve, place one citrus-crusted chicken breast onto each of six serving plates and spoon the potato latkes alongside.

15. 15

    Serve with a lightly dressed green salad.