Chicken with homemade applesauce, fried potatoes & mayo
A Dutch comfort classic: pan-fried marinated chicken served with homemade applesauce, golden fried potatoes, and a generous dollop of mayonnaise.
What you need
How Maurice does it
- 1
Peel and slice the apples, then place them in a stainless steel pot.
- 2
Pour water over the apples and squeeze in the lemon juice.
- 3
Peel the potatoes and boil them in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- 4
In a bowl, marinate the chicken cubes with fresh thyme, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Stir to coat.
- 5
Cook the apples over medium heat until soft, then mash into a smooth applesauce. Stir in sugar and a pat of butter. Taste and adjust.
- 6
Drain the boiled potatoes and transfer to a frying pan with a little butter or oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy.
- 7
Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken pieces until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Add a slice of butter and a squeeze of lemon juice while frying.
- 8
Plate the applesauce, fried potatoes, and chicken. Drizzle the pan juices over the chicken and applesauce.
- 9
Add a generous dollop of mayonnaise to the fried potatoes and serve.
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