Home last weekend, a little tired after a long week & wanting something light & tasty & full of flavour for dinner, but not really having the inclination or energy for too much effort, I turned to Donna Hay the doyenne of fast, fresh & simple to give some speedy inspiration for dinner.
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Chicken with Honey Thyme & Haloumi
Serves 2
Directions
4 x chicken thighs
150g haloumi, cut into 4 slices
Zest of 1 lemon
8 sprigs thyme
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp honey
Salad, to serve
150g haloumi, cut into 4 slices
Zest of 1 lemon
8 sprigs thyme
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp honey
Salad, to serve
Directions
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Place the chicken, haloumi, lemon zest & thyme in a baking dish. Mix the olive oil & honey together & pour it over the chicken & haloumi. Season with a good pinch of salt & some freshly ground black pepper. Pop in the oven & bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Remove from the over & serve with a little salad on the side. The chicken tender & juicy, a little sweetness from the honey & a the hint of a more earthy note from the thyme. And then those squeaky delicious slices of roasted haloumi.
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Looks so good. Love that it is so easy to put it up. Just toss it together and bake. Will make this, have some haloumi in the fridge begging to be used.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sunita, it is wonderful how quick & speedy this one is.
DeleteWow, love this simple meal! I have not tried haloumi before, have not seen it in the area where I live.
ReplyDeleteThis is the kinda of meal that is satisfying without much effort in preparation, my kinda dish!
Thanks Joyce π Oh you should try haloumi…it is just delicious fried or roasted.
DeleteI am a big fan of haloumi and I love all of the flavors in this dish. Bonus points that it is so fast and easy to make too. ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb, yes the haloumi was great with the honey & thyme & sooo fast, definitely one that I will make again π
DeleteThis looks good, sounds nice, and tastes better. Another must-do dish. I have to go to the supermarket to check whether haloumi is available there. Any haloumi substituion?
ReplyDeleteThanks π instead of haloumi…it is quite unique but a quick google & it may be worth trying Queso Para Frier (or "frying cheese") or Queso Blanco. They have similar cooking qualities to halloumi and do not melt when heated so can be fried or grilled. π
DeleteThis sounds like a great combination of flavours, especially the salty halloumi with honey chicken. It's a bonus that it's so easy to make.
ReplyDeleteThanks Zosia, salty & sweet does make for a such a great flavour combination π
DeleteOkay, this might, just might be the winner this week in my book..this looks fantastic and marking it to fill in this week for a day I hadn't had a clue what I was planning. Wonderful photo.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kayte, you certainly can't get much speedier :)
DeleteLove Halloumi and this sounds so simply to do, yet gorgeous plated up :o)
ReplyDeleteThanks Julie, so simple I challenge just about anyone to not be able to make this!
DeleteThis dish looks like a real winner, Mairi - I can see me making this before the week's over. Love anything that's so quick and easy to put together, and especially anything with haloumi - don't know why I've never thought of roasting it before.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sue π I know I had never roasted haloumi before either & I did especially like it with the honey, I used some of J Friends Beechwood :)
DeleteI really can't figure out how DH can turn such simple things into stunning dishes that are both quick and easy. If I had a source for haloumi, I'd make this tonight!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michelle, I know right? She certainly is most definitely the queen of speedy….so I am loving cooking her recipes as one can usually come home, find a great recipe & rustle it up in minutes :)
DeleteI also turned to Donna Hay for potluck week because I really needed simple, quick, and delicious. I really love how she writes so many simple recipes that are actually inspiring. This one is no exception! It looks beautiful and I really love all the flavors here.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kim, I know loinvg all this Donna Hay as can get home whip up supper so quickly!
DeleteI had to look up haloumi.. Now that I know it is cheese I will have to look for it - and make this.
ReplyDelete:) You sould definitely try...so delcious roasted or fried...it is even a little squeaky...when you eat it :)
DeleteSuch a lovely, simple dish! You can always count on Donna Hay for inspiration. Your photos are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks Hannah, I know...so over the next few months there will be no lack of inspiration. I love her food styling & photos....so wonderfully clean & simple it just let's the food shine :)
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