Garlic & Thyme Chicken
with Mash, Salad & Creamy Pesto
- Milk
- Eggs
- Walnut
- May contain traces of allergens
- Almond
- Macadamia
- Cashew
Classic Italian flavours shine in this fuss-free recipe. With herbed garlicky chicken, sweet bursts of roasted cherry tomato, creamy mash and a Parmesan-sprinkled salad, you can't go wrong with this one!
Ingredients
2
potato
1
carrot
½ punnet
Snacking Tomatoes
1 clove
garlic
1 bag
thyme
1 packet
chicken breast
1 bag
mixed salad leaves
1 packet
creamy pesto dressing
(Contains: Milk, Eggs, Walnut; May be present: Almond, Macadamia, Cashew.)
1 sachet
Italian herbs
½ packet
grated Parmesan cheese
(Contains: Milk;)
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
40 g
butter
(Contains: Milk;)
2 tbs
milk
(Contains: Milk;)
½ tsp
brown sugar
1 drizzle
balsamic vinegar
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to the boil. Peel the potato and cut into large chunks. Cook in the boiling water until easily pierced with a fork, 12-15 minutes. Drain and return to the pan. Add the butter and milk to the potato and season generously with salt. Mash until smooth. Cover to keep warm.
TIP: Save time and get more fibre by leaving the potato unpeeled!
While the potato is cooking, grate the carrot. Halve the cherry tomatoes (see ingredients). Finely chop the garlic. Pick the thyme leaves.
Place your hand flat on top of each chicken breast and use a sharp knife to slice through horizontally to make two thin steaks. In a large bowl, combine the Italian herbs, brown sugar, a generous pinch of salt and a good drizzle of olive oil. Add the chicken, turning to coat.
Heat a large frying over a medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until cooked through, 3-5 minutes each side (depending on thickness). In the last minute of cook time, add the garlic and thyme, turning the chicken to coat.
TIP: Chicken is cooked through when it's no longer pink inside.
In a medium bowl, combine the mixed salad leaves, carrot and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar and toss to coat. Season to taste.
Divide the mash and salad between plates. Top with the garlic and thyme chicken, spooning over any juices from the pan. Sprinkle the salad with the grated Parmesan cheese (see ingredients). Dollop over the creamy pesto dressing to serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the garlic and thyme seasoning on the chicken, with the creamy pesto dressing receiving particular praise.
- Ease of prep: Customers found this meal quick and easy to prepare, with some noting it was simple enough for a weeknight.
- Suggestions: Several recommended keeping potato skins on for extra nutrients and to save time. Some preferred wedges or baked potatoes over mash.
- Leftovers: A few mentioned the dish made great leftovers for lunch the next day.
- Portions: Some felt the chicken portion was small, while others found the overall meal filling and generous.
