Oven-Ready
Premium
Piri Piri Butter Chicken
with honey-glazed carrots and lime aioli
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
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Contains: Tree Nuts (Almonds), Milk, Eggs, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesOver 30g protein
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Chef
Maija Barnes
Still want the great flavors and delicious dinners you've come to expect from Home Chef, but a fraction of the time and barely any work? These oven-ready offerings were made with you in mind. Just follow the assembly instructions, pop it in the oven, and voila! It's like you worked over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 12 oz. Halved Coin Cut Carrots
- 1 Lime
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- ½ fl. oz. Honey
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- 1 tsp. Portuguese Piri Piri Blend
- ½ tsp. Smoked Paprika
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Nutrition (per serving) EOd1023G
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Calories560
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Carbohydrates36g
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Net Carbs28g
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Fat29g
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Protein39g
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Sodium1620mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Zester
- 2 Plates
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Start the Carrots
Place carrots in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until tender, 4-6 minutes.
Carefully remove from microwave.Transfer carrots to provided tray and top with 2 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 3/4 the piri piri seasoning (to taste; reserve remaining for butter) and stir to combine. -
2 Add the Chicken
Push carrots to one side of tray.
Pat chicken dry and season both sides with a pinch of salt.Combine panko and paprika on a plate and spread into an even layer. Place chicken onto panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere to one side.Add chicken, panko-side up, to now-empty side of tray. -
3 Bake Meal and Make Piri Piri Butter and Lime Aioli
Bake uncovered in hot oven until carrots are tender and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 20-25 minutes.
While meal bakes, in a mixing bowl, combine softened butter and remaining piri piri seasoning (to taste). Set aside.Zest and halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.In another mixing bowl, combine 1/2 tsp. lime zest, 1 tsp. lime juice, and mayonnaise. Set aside.Carefully remove tray from oven. Transfer chicken to another plate. Add honey to carrots and stir to combine.To serve, top chicken with piri piri butter (to taste) and garnish carrots with lime aioli and almonds. Squeeze lime wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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