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Herb chicken with pumpkin

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There is a quiet magic to the kitchen at spiilled, especially when preparing a comforting dish like herb chicken with pumpkin. On a rainy evening, as the drops dance against the window, the aroma ...
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken
  • 3 chicken thighs or the chicken part you prefer
  • 2 tbsp Dijon musard (don't use the yellow hot dog one!)
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 6 sprigs thyme (leaves only)
  • 3 sprigs rosemary (leaves only)
  • 6 leaves of sage
  • 1 tbsp olive oil to sear the chicken
  • to taste salt and pepper
For the pumpkin
  • 400 g pumpkin
  • 1 leek
  • 2 bayleaves
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • olive oil

Method
 

  1. Cut the leek by removing the top, dark green part. Cut it in half lengthwise and wash it under running water as you fumble with the leaves so the water can clean out any dirt.
  2. Slice the pumpkin.
  3. Mix the leek and pumpkin with the salt, pepper, bayleaves and plenty olive oil so they don't burn.
  4. Take to a preheated oven at 200C for 40min-1 hour or until the pumpkin is soft. Check every 20min and give it a stir. Also add more olive oil if it seems dry.
  5. Chop the herbs and mix with the lime juice and Dijon mustard.
  6. Add salt and pepper to the chicken pieces and mix with the mustard.
  7. Let marinade for at least 30min and a maximum of 24 hours.
  8. Sear the chicken on a pan on high heat with a bit of olive oil. Then transfer to a baking dish.
  9. Take to a preheated oven at 200C for 30-40min or until the juices are clear and it reaches 73C in the center (you can use a meat thermometer for this)

Notes

Marinating the chicken in Dijon mustard and lime juice not only infuses it with vibrant flavor but also helps tenderize the meat. The acidity from the lime juice breaks down proteins, ensuring a juicy, succulent bite that pairs beautifully with the earthy notes of pumpkin.

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