What should we cook today, Chef? Let’s do asado! Originating from the Spanish word ‘asar’, which means to grill, this Argentinian dish will bring flavours of an outdoor braai indoors. A special UCOOK Asado spice coats chicken mini fillets, sided with roasted pumpkin and a pineapple & jalapeño salsa.
Asado Chicken
Asado Chicken
with pumpkin & sauteed spinach
Hands on Time: 25 - 40 minutes
Overall Time: 40 - 55 minutes
Ingredients:
- Asado Seasoning
- Chicken
- Chicken Stock Sachet/s
- Chicken Stock Sachets
- Free-range Chicken Breast/s
- Free-range Chicken Breasts
- Fresh Coriander
- Garlic Clove
- Garlic Cloves
- Jalapeño Relish
- Onion
- Onions
- Pumpkin Chunks
- Spinach
- Tinned Pineapple Rings
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Seasoning (salt & pepper)
- Water
- Paper Towel
IN GOES THE PUMPKIN
Boil the kettle. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the pumpkin pieces on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway).
ASADO MARINADE
Dilute the stock sachet/s in a bowl with 50ml [100ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Mix through the Asado seasoning, ½ the garlic, a drizzle of oil and seasoning. Add the Chicken to the marinade. Mix and set aside.
ON TO THE Spinach
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry ½ the onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the remaining garlic and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Mix through the Spinach until wilted, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, cover and set aside.
JUICY Chicken
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Remove the Chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade behind in the bowl. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside.
TURN INTO A SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat. When hot, pour in the reserved marinade and simmer until reduced slightly, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
SALSA STEP
In a separate bowl, combine the remaining Onion (to taste) with the pineapple, the jalapeño relish (to taste), ½ the coriander, and seasoning. Set aside.
DINNER’S READY!
Plate up the golden Chicken, drizzled with the sauce. Serve the roasted pumpkin and sautéed spinach alongside. Place the fresh salsa on the side and garnish with the remaining coriander.
IN GOES THE PUMPKIN
Boil the kettle. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the pumpkin pieces on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway).
ASADO MARINADE
Dilute the stock sachet/s in a bowl with 50ml [100ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Mix through the Asado seasoning, ½ the garlic, a drizzle of oil and seasoning. Add the Chicken to the marinade. Mix and set aside.
ON TO THE Spinach
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry ½ the onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the remaining garlic and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Mix through the Spinach until wilted, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, cover and set aside.
JUICY Chicken
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Remove the Chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade behind in the bowl. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside.
TURN INTO A SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat. When hot, pour in the reserved marinade and simmer until reduced slightly, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
SALSA STEP
In a separate bowl, combine the remaining Onion (to taste) with the pineapple, the jalapeño relish (to taste), ½ the coriander, and seasoning. Set aside.
DINNER’S READY!
Plate up the golden Chicken, drizzled with the sauce. Serve the roasted pumpkin and sautéed spinach alongside. Place the fresh salsa on the side and garnish with the remaining coriander.
IN GOES THE PUMPKIN
Boil the kettle. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the pumpkin pieces on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 35-40 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway).
ASADO MARINADE
Dilute the stock sachets in a bowl with 150ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Mix through the Asado seasoning, ½ the garlic, a drizzle of oil and seasoning. Add the Chicken to the marinade. Mix and set aside.
ON TO THE Spinach
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry ½ the onion until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the remaining garlic and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Mix through the Spinach until wilted, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, cover and set aside.
JUICY Chicken
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Remove the Chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade behind in the bowl. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. You may need to do this step in batches. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside.
TURN INTO A SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat. When hot, pour in the reserved marinade and simmer until reduced slightly, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat.
SALSA STEP
In a separate bowl, combine the remaining Onion (to taste) with the pineapple, the jalapeño relish (to taste), ½ the coriander, and seasoning. Set aside.
DINNER’S READY!
Plate up the golden Chicken, drizzled with the sauce. Serve the roasted pumpkin and sautéed spinach alongside. Place the fresh salsa on the side and garnish with the remaining coriander.
IN GOES THE PUMPKIN
Boil the kettle. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the pumpkin pieces on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 35-40 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway).
ASADO MARINADE
Dilute the stock sachets in a bowl with 150ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Mix through the Asado seasoning, ½ the garlic, a drizzle of oil and seasoning. Add the Chicken to the marinade. Mix and set aside.
ON TO THE Spinach
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry ½ the onion until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the remaining garlic and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Mix through the Spinach until wilted, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, cover and set aside.
JUICY Chicken
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Remove the Chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade behind in the bowl. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. You may need to do this step in batches. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside.
TURN INTO A SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat. When hot, pour in the reserved marinade and simmer until reduced slightly, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat.
SALSA STEP
In a separate bowl, combine the remaining Onion (to taste) with the pineapple, the jalapeño relish (to taste), ½ the coriander, and seasoning. Set aside.
DINNER’S READY!
Plate up the golden Chicken, drizzled with the sauce. Serve the roasted pumpkin and sautéed spinach alongside. Place the fresh salsa on the side and garnish with the remaining coriander.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Asado Chicken?
The preparation time for Asado Chicken with pumpkin & sauteed spinach is between 25 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Asado Chicken with pumpkin & sauteed spinach?
The total time required to make Asado Chicken with pumpkin & sauteed spinach is between 40 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does Asado Chicken provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Asado Chicken?
Asado Seasoning, Chicken, Chicken Stock Sachet/s, Chicken Stock Sachets, Free-range Chicken Breast/s, Free-range Chicken Breasts, Fresh Coriander, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Jalapeño Relish, Onion, Onions, Pumpkin Chunks, Spinach, Tinned Pineapple Rings
What is the nutritional information of Asado Chicken?
Calories: 484, Carbs: 63 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 45 grams, Sugar: 34 grams, Salt: 1766.9 grams
How do I prepare Asado Chicken?
TURN INTO A SAUCE: Return the pan to medium heat. When hot, pour in the reserved marinade and simmer until reduced slightly, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat. ON TO THE SPINACH: Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry ½ the onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the remaining garlic and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Mix through the spinach until wilted, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, cover and set aside. JUICY CHICKEN: Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade behind in the bowl. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside. SALSA STEP: In a separate bowl, combine the remaining onion (to taste) with the pineapple, the jalapeño relish (to taste), ½ the coriander, and seasoning. Set aside. DINNER’S READY!: Plate up the golden chicken, drizzled with the sauce. Serve the roasted pumpkin and sautéed spinach alongside. Place the fresh salsa on the side and garnish with the remaining coriander. ASADO MARINADE: Dilute the stock sachet/s in a bowl with 50ml [100ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Mix through the Asado seasoning, ½ the garlic, a drizzle of oil and seasoning. Add the chicken to the marinade. Mix and set aside. IN GOES THE PUMPKIN: Boil the kettle. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the pumpkin pieces on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway).
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Asado Chicken?
Asado Seasoning, Chicken, Chicken Stock Sachet/s, Chicken Stock Sachets, Free-range Chicken Breast/s, Free-range Chicken Breasts, Fresh Coriander, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Jalapeño Relish, Onion, Onions, Pumpkin Chunks, Spinach, Tinned Pineapple Rings
How many calories does Asado Chicken have?
484 calories
How much fat content does Asado Chicken have?
grams
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