Ep 7. Mustard Chicken
Jamie's Meals in Minutes is a cookery show that aims at helping busy parents and professionals put delicious and nutritious meals on the table in just a few minutes. Season 3 episode 7, named 'Mustard Chicken', is a great example of how Jamie Oliver leverages his extensive cooking experience and creativity to come up with mouth-watering recipes that use simple ingredients and are easy to prepare.
In this episode, Jamie shows us how to make one of his all-time favorite chicken recipes, which he claims is a hit with kids and grown-ups alike. He starts by quickly heating up a large non-stick pan over high heat and adding some diced pancetta to it. While the pancetta is sizzling, Jamie seasons some chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika, and adds them to the pan, skin-side down.
As the chicken is cooking and getting crispy on one side, Jamie prepares a simple mustard sauce by mixing together whole grain mustard, honey, and a splash of white wine vinegar. He then adds the sauce to the pan, along with some halved cherry tomatoes and a handful of torn basil leaves, and gives everything a good stir.
Next, Jamie shows us a nifty trick for speeding up the cooking process - he covers the pan with a large lid or a sheet of foil, which traps the heat and helps the chicken cook through more quickly and evenly. After a few minutes, Jamie takes off the lid and checks the chicken to see if it's cooked through and the skin is crispy and golden. If not, he flips the pieces over and lets them cook for a bit longer.
Once the chicken is cooked to perfection, Jamie serves it on a platter with some steamed green beans and boiled new potatoes, drizzles some of the mustard sauce over the top, and garnishes with a few more basil leaves. The end result is a mouth-watering dish that looks and tastes like it took much longer to prepare than it actually did.
Throughout the episode, Jamie shares valuable tips and shortcuts for making the most of your time in the kitchen and getting maximum flavor out of minimal ingredients. He emphasizes the importance of using good-quality, fresh ingredients that are in season and readily available, and encourages his viewers to experiment with different flavors and textures.
Overall, 'Mustard Chicken' is a great example of the kind of recipes and techniques that Jamie Oliver is known for - simple, delicious, and adaptable to any taste or dietary preference. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a busy parent looking for quick and easy meal ideas, this episode is sure to inspire and delight you.
