Chicken with homemade applesauce, fried potatoes & mayo

What goes in

• 300 g chicken breast or thigh, cubed
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 400 g potatoes, peeled
• 3 apples, peeled and sliced
• 100 ml water
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 30 g butter, divided
• 4 tbsp mayonnaise

How to do it

1. 01

   Peel and slice the apples, then place them in a stainless steel pot.

2. 02

   Pour water over the apples and squeeze in the lemon juice.

3. 03

   Peel the potatoes and boil them in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

4. 04

   In a bowl, marinate the chicken cubes with fresh thyme, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Stir to coat.

5. 05

   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. 06

   Drain the boiled potatoes and transfer to a frying pan with a little butter or oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy.

7. 07

   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. 08

   Plate the applesauce, fried potatoes, and chicken. Drizzle the pan juices over the chicken and applesauce.

9. 09

   Add a generous dollop of mayonnaise to the fried potatoes and serve.