Chutney and Mayonnaise Baked Chicken

Did you know the human body can derive about 30 different nutritional substances from just 100 grams of chicken? Right, I didn’t know that either. Well, if the nutritional content is not enough reason for you to consume more chicken, then my Chutney and Mayonnaise Baked Chicken Recipe will most definitely sway you.

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I remember first eating chicken cooked in a sweet sticky tomato-chutney sauce when I was much younger. If I remember correctly it was made by one of my family members. Added to this was a packet of dry brown onion soup. I remember it clearly because I’ve always (unfortunately) enjoyed sweet things. Many people would argue that chicken should not be a sweet dish. Of course, more typically, they would also argue that pineapple doesn’t belong on pizza. That’s a topic for a different day.

Mayonnaise with Chicken

It’s most definitely not a secret that the chicken mayo combination is a winner. For centuries people have combined chicken mayonaise in various dishes. Chicken mayonnaise sandwiches are found on most lunch menu’s and the combination is often added to salads as well.

In fact, adding mayonnaise to chicken is not a new thing. So not surprising is the combination of mayo with chutney and pouring this over the chicken prior to baking in the oven. The result? A sweet and sticky baked chicken dish.

My Secret?

My secret to making this baked chutney and mayonnaise chicken recipe dish different is to add jam as well as mustard to it. I also choose to add some garlic and bay leaves to round off the taste. I most certainly think it makes a difference to the final product.

Serve this delicious meal with our Crunchy noodle salad, Roasted beetroot salad, or crispy potatoes!

Baked Chutney and Mayonnaise Chicken Recipe

If there could be any secret to this recipe it would be to use a good mayonnaise. Don’t skimp on the number of chicken pieces. Believe me, you will want to use the leftovers to make chicken mayo sandwiches for lunch the next day! Prepare a large ovenproof dish by giving it a gentle spray. Use a dish large enough so that you can pack them next to each other.

In a large jug or bowl, combine the chutney, mayo, tomato sauce, jam, and mustard. Add the dry brown onion soup powder and chopped garlic cloves. It should be a very thick paste. Add boiling water and salt and pepper to taste. Finally, add 3 bay leaves just before pouring the mixture over the chicken. Make sure to coat it all evenly.

Place in the oven and bake at 180 degrees for 45 minutes. At 25 minutes add 1/4 cup of boiling water and turn the chicken pieces.

TIP

Add 1 tablespoon of curry and turn this dish into a sweet baked chutney chicken curry dish.

For other delicious South African recipes, visit our post on the 10 South African dishes to try this Spring!

Post Song Chart Topper

I’ve been obsessed with this song of late. I love the beat and can totally see myself dancing it up in the kitchen whilst this is playing in the background. Rewind…. I may have done exactly that while cooking this dish!

Released in 2016 already, I can’t believe I haven’t heard it before.

Until next time!