Roast Chicken And Watercress Platter Recipe. Happy Monday, friends. So how are you today? I have a nice and healthy recipe to share with you today.
Roast Chicken and Watercress Platter anyone?
A light and healthy version of a Sunday roast. Succulent roast chicken is carved and served on a Mediterranean-style salad. So tasty.
The Roast Chicken and Watercress Platter is a tasty and vibrant dish that showcases the simplicity of fresh ingredients and classic cooking techniques.
How To Make A Roast Chicken And Watercress Platter:
Roast Chicken And Watercress Platter Recipe.
The chicken, roasted to golden perfection, boasts a crispy, seasoned skin and juicy, tender meat. Paired with a bed of peppery watercress, the dish strikes a harmonious balance between the richness of the roast and the refreshing crunch of the greens.
The platter is often enhanced with slices of lemon, adding a zesty brightness that complements the savoury chicken.
Finished with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt, this recipe offers a wholesome, visually appealing, and satisfying meal, perfect for family gatherings or a delightful dinner.
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 1 hr 45 minutes
You’ll Need:
- 50g salted butter at room temperature
- 1 lemon
- 4-5 sprigs thyme
- 1.8kg chicken
- 1 bag watercress
- 1 bunch spring onions
- 16 black olives
- 16 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp rapeseed oil
- ¼ clove garlic, crushed
What To Do:
1.) Firstly, heat the oven to 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5.
2.) Beat together the butter, lemon zest, leaves of the thyme and a good pinch of black pepper.
3.) Gently lift the chicken skin from over the breast meat at the end closest to the legs and use your hands to spread the butter over the meat, under the skin.
4.) Cut the lemon in half, squeeze out the juice and set aside to use later then put the lemon, along with the thyme twigs, inside the chicken cavity.
5.) Sprinkle a little salt over the skin and roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour 45 minutes, basting twice with the cooking juices during roasting.
6.) Once cooked, remove from the oven and set aside to rest.
7.) Put the watercress in a large bowl, add the sliced spring onions, halved cherry tomatoes and olives.
8.) Combine the reserved lemon juice with the rapeseed oil and crushed garlic.
9.) Leave 2 tablespoons of dressing in the bowl and use the rest to dress the watercress.
10.) Last butt not least, toss well and load onto a serving platter. Carve the chicken and arrange the meat on the salad. Also, drizzle with the remaining dressing and serve.
Roast Chicken And Watercress Platter:
Roast Chicken And Watercress Platter Recipe. Recipe courtesy of Watercress.
So what do you think of this Roast Chicken And Watercress Platter? Do you also fancy making one? Because I know I do. So good.
You Might Also Like These Watercress Recipes:
Breakfast:
Firstly. a Watercress Breakfast Smoothie Bowl: This delicious smoothie bowl is the perfect start to the day; it’s tasty, nutritious and an amazing colour! Watercress Breakfast Smoothie Bowl. So fruity.
For Lunch:
Secondly, Watercress And Avocado Salad With Bacon And Apple. Love watercress and avocados in your salad? Fancy making a tasty Watercress and Avocado Salad with Bacon and Apple? So tasty. Watercress And Avocado Salad With Bacon And Apple. So yummy.
Healthy Snack:
Last but not least, Watercress Power Balls: Great To Eat Before Or After Exercise. Fancy making some Watercress Power Balls? Autumn’s the time to heave a sigh of relief, store away the bikini and snuggle back into all-forgiving, baggy jumpers and boots. Watercress Power Balls. So tasty.
Also Visit My Tasty Watercress Recipes Pinterest Board:
Visit My Tasty Watercress Recipes Pinterest Board:
Welcome to my Tasty Watercress Recipes Pinterest Board! Dive into a collection of vibrant, nutritious, and mouthwatering recipes featuring the star ingredient: watercress.
From crisp salads recipes to creative smoothies and elegant appetisers. My selection of tasty recipes showcases the versatility and health benefits of this peppery green.
Whether you’re a culinary novice or a seasoned chef, these recipes are sure to inspire and step up your meals with the refreshing taste and rich nutrients of watercress.
So pin your favourites and start cooking with one of nature’s most powerful superfoods today! Tasty Watercress Recipes Pinterest Board.
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