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Seared Chicken & Creamy Lemon Sauce

Seared Chicken & Creamy Lemon Sauce

with Cauli-Potato Mash & Steamed Veg
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on March 28, 2026
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Calories
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Protein
52.4g protein
Preparation Time
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat.
Serving amount

1 portion

cauliflower

1

potato

1 head

broccoli

1

carrot

1 packet

chicken tenderloins

2 clove

garlic

½

lemon

1 packet

light cooking cream

(Contains: Milk)

1 sachet

Aussie spice blend

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

30 g

butter

(Contains: Milk)

1 tbs

milk

(Contains: Milk)

Energy (kJ)2490 kJ
Fat29.3 g
of which saturates17 g
Carbohydrate28.3 g
of which sugars15 g
Dietary Fibre14.5 g
Protein52.4 g
Sodium693 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Medium Pan
Lid
Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

1
1

• Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to the boil. • Roughly chop cauliflower into small florets. Peel potato and cut into large chunks. • Cook cauliflower and potato in the boiling water until easily pierced with a fork, 12-15 minutes. • Meanwhile, chop broccoli (including the stalk!) into small florets. Thinly slice carrot into half-moons.

TIP: Save time and get more fibre by leaving the potato unpeeled!

2
2

• When the cauliflower and potato have 8 minutes remaining, place a colander or steamer basket on top of the saucepan, then add carrot and broccoli. Cover with a lid and steam until tender, 7-8 minutes. • Transfer steamed carrot and broccoli to a bowl. Season, then cover to keep warm. • Drain cooked cauliflower and potato, then return to pan. Add the butter and the milk, then season generously with salt. Mash until smooth. Cover to keep warm.

3
3

• While the veggies are steaming, combine Aussie spice blend and a drizzle of olive oil in a large bowl. Add chicken tenderloins, tossing to coat. • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. • Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, 3-4 minutes each side (cook in batches if your pan is getting crowded). Transfer to a plate.

TIP: Chicken is cooked through when it's no longer pink inside.

4
4

• While the chicken is cooking, finely chop garlic. • Zest lemon to get a generous pinch, then slice into wedges.

5
5

• Return frying pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. • Cook lemon zest and garlic, scraping up any chicken bits from the pan, until fragrant, 1 minute. • Add light cooking cream and a good pinch of pepper. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer until thickened, 3-4 minutes. • Stir through any chicken resting juices. Season to taste.

6
6

• Add a good squeeze of lemon juice to the steamed veg. • Divide Aussie-spiced chicken, cauli-potato mash and steamed veg between plates. • Pour creamy lemon sauce over chicken. • Serve with any remaining lemon wedges. Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many enjoyed the lemon-infused sauce and Aussie-spiced chicken, though some found it mild. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Ease of prep: Fresh and flavourful, this meal was easy to make and time-efficient for most cooks.
  • Suggestions: For creamier mash, consider using only potatoes or adding broccoli stalks. Some preferred less lemon in the sauce.
  • Leftovers: The cauli-potato mash cooled quickly and was difficult to reheat, so serve immediately for best results.
  • Texture: The cauliflower-potato mash divided opinions; some loved its creaminess while others found the consistency odd.
AI-generated from customer reviews

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