Name: Crispy Chicken with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Bean Medley
Total time: PT30minutes
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, skin on; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; Salt and black pepper; 1 pouch Merchant Gourmet 5 Bean Medley; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 120g 0% crème fraîche; 160–200ml chicken bone broth; 34g Parmesan, finely grated; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped; Juice of 1 lemon; 2 small bunches asparagus; Juice of 2 lemons

Crispy Chicken with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Bean Medley

Crispy pan-seared chicken, creamy garlic Parmesan beans and grilled lemony asparagus come together in this comforting yet fresh weeknight dinner. Made with a hearty 5 Bean Medley and plenty of savoury flavour, it's an easy meal that feels indulgent while still packing in wholesome ingredients.

Pat the chicken breasts dry with kitchen paper. Season all over with the paprika, garlic powder, salt and black pepper.
Place the chicken skin-side down in a cold frying pan. Set over a medium heat and cook undisturbed for 6–7 minutes, until the skin is deeply golden and crisp. Flip and cook for a further 4–5 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from the pan and rest skin-side up.
Reduce the heat and, using the chicken fat left in the pan, sauté the garlic for 20–30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the Mixed Beans, chicken bone broth and crème fraîche. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until creamy and warmed through.
Remove from the heat and stir through the Parmesan, parsley and lemon juice. Season with black pepper to taste.
Meanwhile, pan-fry or grill the asparagus for 4–5 minutes until just tender. Finish with the lemon juice, a pinch of salt and black pepper.
Slice the chicken and serve over the creamy garlic Parmesan beans with the asparagus alongside.
Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and extra Parmesan, if desired.