eCook Meal
Sticky Cherry Chicken
with soft baby potatoes & charred green beans
Cherry season has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean you can’t relive the festive flavours in February, Chef! A sweet-soy sauce, infused with thyme and a savoury chicken stock, is created from earthy red wine with smashed frozen cherries to create a glistening stickiness from oven-roasted chicken pieces. Served with soft baby potatoes deliciously covered in butter and zesty green beans. A culinary gift with every bite.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
Chicken
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the Chicken pieces on a roasting tray. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel. Coat in oil and seasoning. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway).
SOFT POTATOES
Place the baby potatoes in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until soft, 15-20 minutes. Drain and add a generous knob of butter and seasoning. Cover with the lid and shake the pot until the butter is melted and the potatoes are coated. Set aside.
CHERRY SAUCE
Place a small pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Onion until soft and lightly golden, 4-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the Garlic and the thyme sprigs. Fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Mix in the Cherries, sweet-soy sauce, chicken stock, and 1 [2]|#7DA0D7 tbsp of water. Using a fork, lightly crush the cherries to break their skins. Simmer until slightly thickening, 6-8 minutes. Remove from the heat, discarding the thyme sprigs, and stir through a knob of butter.
STICKY CHERRY Chicken
When the Chicken has 5-6 minutes to go, pour the cherry sauce over the chicken and roast for the remaining time until slightly sticky.
CHARRED GREEN BEANS
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the green beans until starting to char, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Deglaze the pan with the lemon juice, remove from the pan, and season.
DINNER IS READY
Plate up the soft potatoes, side with the Chicken and all the sauce. Serve alongside the charred green beans and dig in, Chef!
Chicken
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the Chicken pieces on a roasting tray. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel. Coat in oil and seasoning. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway).
SOFT POTATOES
Place the baby potatoes in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until soft, 15-20 minutes. Drain and add a generous knob of butter and seasoning. Cover with the lid and shake the pot until the butter is melted and the potatoes are coated. Set aside.
CHERRY SAUCE
Place a small pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Onion until soft and lightly golden, 4-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the Garlic and the thyme sprigs. Fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Mix in the Cherries, sweet-soy sauce, chicken stock, and 1 [2]|#7DA0D7 tbsp of water. Using a fork, lightly crush the cherries to break their skins. Simmer until slightly thickening, 6-8 minutes. Remove from the heat, discarding the thyme sprigs, and stir through a knob of butter.
STICKY CHERRY Chicken
When the Chicken has 5-6 minutes to go, pour the cherry sauce over the chicken and roast for the remaining time until slightly sticky.
CHARRED GREEN BEANS
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the green beans until starting to char, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Deglaze the pan with the lemon juice, remove from the pan, and season.
DINNER IS READY
Plate up the soft potatoes, side with the Chicken and all the sauce. Serve alongside the charred green beans and dig in, Chef!
Chicken
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the Chicken pieces on a roasting tray. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel. Coat in oil and seasoning. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway).
SOFT POTATOES
Place the baby potatoes in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until soft, 20-25 minutes. Drain and add a generous knob of butter and seasoning. Cover with the lid and shake the pot until the butter is melted and the potatoes are coated. Set aside.
CHERRY SAUCE
Place a small pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Onion until soft and lightly golden, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the Garlic and the thyme sprigs. Fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Mix in the Cherries, sweet-soy sauce, chicken stock, and 3 [4]|#7DA0D7 tbsp of water. Using a fork, lightly crush the cherries to break their skins. Simmer until slightly thickening, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat, discarding the thyme sprigs, and stir through a knob of butter.
STICKY CHERRY Chicken
When the Chicken has 10-12 minutes to go, pour the cherry sauce over the chicken and roast for the remaining time until slightly sticky.
CHARRED GREEN BEANS
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the green beans until starting to char, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Deglaze the pan with the lemon juice, remove from the pan, and season.
DINNER IS READY
Plate up the soft potatoes, side with the Chicken and all the sauce. Serve alongside the charred green beans and dig in, Chef!
Chicken
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the Chicken pieces on a roasting tray. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel. Coat in oil and seasoning. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway).
SOFT POTATOES
Place the baby potatoes in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until soft, 20-25 minutes. Drain and add a generous knob of butter and seasoning. Cover with the lid and shake the pot until the butter is melted and the potatoes are coated. Set aside.
CHERRY SAUCE
Place a small pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Onion until soft and lightly golden, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the Garlic and the thyme sprigs. Fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Mix in the Cherries, sweet-soy sauce, chicken stock, and 3 [4]|#7DA0D7 tbsp of water. Using a fork, lightly crush the cherries to break their skins. Simmer until slightly thickening, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat, discarding the thyme sprigs, and stir through a knob of butter.
STICKY CHERRY Chicken
When the Chicken has 10-12 minutes to go, pour the cherry sauce over the chicken and roast for the remaining time until slightly sticky.
CHARRED GREEN BEANS
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the green beans until starting to char, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Deglaze the pan with the lemon juice, remove from the pan, and season.
DINNER IS READY
Plate up the soft potatoes, side with the Chicken and all the sauce. Serve alongside the charred green beans and dig in, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R124.83
for 4 servings · R31.21 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Lemon Juice needs 40 mlLemon Juice 500 ml 500 ml at R29.99 · 8% of packR2.40
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Green Beans needs 320 gGreen Beans in Brine 410 g 410 g at R26.99 · 78% of packR21.07
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Baby Potatoes needs 800 gBaby Potatoes 700 g 700 g at R24.99 · 1.14× packR28.56
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Fresh Thyme needs 10 gFree Range Slow Cooked Thyme & Garlic Confit Chicken Leg Quarters Avg 1.2 kg 1.2 kg at R197.19 · 1% of packR1.64
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Garlic Cloves needs 2Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Chicken Stock needs 20 mlFresh Free Range Liquid Chicken Stock 500 ml 500 ml at R54.99 · 4% of packR2.20
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Cherries needs 200 gWhole Unpeeled Cherry Tomatoes 400 g 400 g at R37.99 · 50% of packR19.00
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Free-range Chicken Pieces needs 8Free Range Chicken Wing Tips R19.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R19.99
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- Sweet-soy Wine
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Sticky Cherry Chicken?
The preparation time for Sticky Cherry Chicken with soft baby potatoes & charred green beans is between 25 and 45 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Sticky Cherry Chicken with soft baby potatoes & charred green beans?
The total time required to make Sticky Cherry Chicken with soft baby potatoes & charred green beans is between 40 and 60 minutes.
How many servings does Sticky Cherry Chicken provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Sticky Cherry Chicken?
Baby Potato, Cherries, Chicken, Chicken Stock, Garlic, Green Beans, Lemon Juice, Onion, Sweet-soy Wine, Thyme
What is the nutritional information of Sticky Cherry Chicken?
Calories: 877, Carbs: 83 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 58.5 grams, Sugar: 40.3 grams, Salt: 3596 grams
How do I prepare Sticky Cherry Chicken?
DINNER IS READY: Plate up the soft potatoes, side with the chicken and all the sauce. Serve alongside the charred green beans and dig in, Chef! CHARRED GREEN BEANS: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the green beans until starting to char, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Deglaze the pan with the lemon juice, remove from the pan, and season. STICKY CHERRY CHICKEN: When the chicken has 5-6 minutes to go, pour the cherry sauce over the chicken and roast for the remaining time until slightly sticky. CHERRY SAUCE: Place a small pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the onion until soft and lightly golden, 4-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic and the thyme sprigs. Fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Mix in the cherries, sweet-soy sauce, chicken stock, and 1 [2]|#7DA0D7 tbsp of water. Using a fork, lightly crush the cherries to break their skins. Simmer until slightly thickening, 6-8 minutes. Remove from the heat, discarding the thyme sprigs, and stir through a knob of butter. SOFT POTATOES: Place the baby potatoes in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until soft, 15-20 minutes. Drain and add a generous knob of butter and seasoning. Cover with the lid and shake the pot until the butter is melted and the potatoes are coated. Set aside. CHICKEN: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the chicken pieces on a roasting tray. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel. Coat in oil and seasoning. Roast in the hot oven until golden, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway).
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Sticky Cherry Chicken?
Baby Potato, Cherries, Chicken, Chicken Stock, Garlic, Green Beans, Lemon Juice, Onion, Sweet-soy Wine, Thyme
How many calories does Sticky Cherry Chicken have?
877 calories
How much fat content does Sticky Cherry Chicken have?
grams