Honey-and-mustard chicken with potato salad
Prep time
90min
Cook time
30min
Serves
4
Whether you use mild or hot mustard, this classic combination of flavours will let your tastebuds sing!
Ingredients:
Chicken- 8 pieces of chicken (drumsticks and/or thighs)
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) canola oil
- 1/4 cup (60ml) honey
- 1/4 cup (60ml) mustard
- salt and pepper
- 1.2kg potatoes, cut into approximately 2x2cm chunks
- 4 medium-large pickles, roughly chopped
- 1 cup (250ml) mayonnaise
- salt and pepper
Method:
Chicken- In a bowl, mix the oil, a pinch of salt and pepper, honey and mustard.
- Pour half of this mixture over the chicken and toss. Allow to marinate for 1 hour. Keep the remaining mixture for basting during cooking.
- Heat the grill or braai to a medium heat.
- Cook the chicken pieces skin-side down for 5 minutes; then turn over. Continue for about 20 minutes, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked. Baste occasionally during cooking.
- Place the potatoes into a pot, cover with water and add a generous pinch of salt.
- Place it on the stovetop and bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer, and allow to cook until al dente. Strain.
- Once cool, add the pickles, mayonnaise and salt & pepper to taste.
- Gently toss to coat evenly.
- Serve the chicken with the creamy potato salad on the side.
