Lemon & soy chicken with gravy, American sourdough 'stuffing/salad' and roast root vegies
Method
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Preheat oven to 200°-220°C fan forced (220°-240°C normal).
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Toss the cubed bread in a little oil and cook in the oven until golden brown and crisp, stirring now and again. Set aside to cool.
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Then toss the sweet potato, carrots, parsnips and potatoes in a little oil and seasonings in another large baking tray. Cook in the oven for about 40 mins until crisp-tender, tossing now and again.
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At the same time, heat a little oil in a heavy-bottomed pan that can go into the oven (or a tray) and gently sauté the onion, capsicums and garlic until tender.
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Then toss through the butter, if you like, before adding the croutons, 2 tbsp chopped parsley and seasonings. Toss well and cook in the oven for about 40 mins, regularly stirring, before adding the beans. (Can be pre-cooked and reheated.)
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When the vegies are about half cooked, place the chicken in another tray in one layer and sprinkle with half the lemon juice, a good splash of soy and seasonings. Toss and cook in the oven for about 20-30 mins, adding some stock little by little, as you do so.
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When ready, remove the chicken, add the flour to the tray and cook over a medium heat, continually stirring.
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Then add about 1 cup stock with the tomatoes, a splash of soy and the remaining lemon juice. Whisk well and cook until lightly thickened. Taste for seasoning and strain.
- Spread the crouton mixture on the base of a large platter and top with the drumsticks. Then spoon the gravy over and serve any extra in a small jug with the vegies on the side.
Ingredients
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1 large stale sourdough loaf, cut into small cubes (or any country-style bread)
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olive oil
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1 large sweet potato, cut into chunks
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3-4 carrots, cut into chunks
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2 parsnips, cut into chunks
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3 large potatoes, cut into chunks
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sea salt & freshly ground pepper
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2 onions, peeled & chopped
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½ each large green & red capsicum, cored, seeded & cubed
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3 garlic cloves, crushed
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a good dollop of butter (optional)
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3 heaped tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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12 green beans, halved & blanched
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16-20 chicken drumsticks
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juice of 1 lemon
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soy sauce
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chicken stock
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1 heaped tbsp plain flour
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½ can diced tomatoes
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