Glazed Chicken over Winter Mash

 

Glazed Chicken over Winter Mash

Serves: 4         3 points per serving

 

500g carrots, roughly chopped

2 large leeks, roughly chopped

1 lemon

2 tbsp clear honey

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

50g watercress, roughly chopped

lemon wedges, to serve

 

Put the carrots in a large pan and bring to the boil.  After 10 minutes, add the leeks and boil for another 15 minutes until very tender.

 

Meanwhile, preheat the grill to high.  Grate the zest of the lemon and squeeze 1 tbsp of the juice.  Mix the honey, lemon zest and juice and brush haf on the underside of the chicken.  Put the chicken, glazed side up on a foil lined baking tray and grill for 5-6 minutes.  Turn over and carefully brush over the remaining honey mixture.  Grill for another 5-6 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, rolling it in the caramelised honey on the tray so it gets a lovely golden glaze.

 

Roughly mash the leeks and carrots.  Season, then stir in the watercress until it has wilted.  serve the chicken on a bad of mash with lemon wedges on the side.