The Western Week - Day 2

Butter & Herb Chicken glazed with honey. Served with potato salad and refreshing cucumbers.

I used chicken thighs as they are much cheaper than breast. First, I removed the chicken skin and some fatties around the chicken. Then, using a knife, I gave some 'slits' onto the meat so that the marinate can seep into the meat and to ensure the meat is thoroughly cook too. Rub the meat with mixed herbs and season with salt and pepper, both the top part and the bottom part of the thigh.

Once the pan is hot, pour about a tablespoon of oil just to baste the base. Then place the thighs onto the pan, as flat as possible. Sear both sides for a couple of minutes and put a big knob of butter into the pan. Swirl the pan to ensure all meats have absorb the butter. Close the lid and cook it for 15 minutes.
Occasionally, turn the meat so that both sides are evenly brown. When the chicken meats are cooked, serve. With the remaining oil in the pan, melt a tablespoon of honey together with the oil and glaze the chicken.

The potato salad was made in advanced on Day 1. So we just took it out from the fridge - nice and cold! Yums!

It turned out quite nice, I must say : ) I think if I have an oven, it would probably turn out more moist and yummy too! Cooking with a pan can make the stove area quite messy though : P Nonetheless, it was yummy!!!

TheLoyalFan says: 'I love the chicken. Mmm... it has a very nice roasted herby flavour. Am very surprised that it tastes so good considering that it was pan grilled. Suggested to Souschef that the marinate to be used in barbeques in the future!'

Hmmm... that's a good idea! When we do our next barbeque lah ok?


Cost for Day 2: GBP2.50 for 2 pax