When Peter represented LittlePod at a series of food shows and festivals in 2022, he enjoyed demonstrating a dish that is fresh and fruity. Combining chicken and chilli with fresh peaches and mango, vanilla is so versatile!
Serves: 4 people.
Pre-heat oven to 180°C (fan-assisted) / 200°C (conventional) / 400°F.
Chicken and Marinade:
2-4 chicken breasts
2 tsp LittlePod vanilla extract
¼ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp garlic granules
¼ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp oregano or thyme
1 tsp paprika
1 tbsp olive or rapeseed oil
Peach and Mango Salsa:
100g peach, thinly sliced
200g mango, peeled and thinly sliced
100g roasted cherry tomatoes
10g raisins, soaked in 20ml vanilla syrup (optional)
5g red chilli, diced
2g coriander leaves, chopped
1g mint leaves, shredded
15ml lime juice
60ml olive oil
1 tbsp LittlePod natural vanilla paste
Salt and pepper to taste
Vanilla grows in tropical forest environments, 23 degrees either side of the Equator!
Chicken and Marinade:
Peach and Mango Salsa:
While the chicken is cooking, mix all the salsa ingredients together in a bowl and set them aside.
To serve:
Place a heaped tablespoon of the salsa onto a plate. Put the vanilla-rubbed chicken breast on top and serve with a potato of your choice.
This recipe was created by LittlePod ambassador and Master Chef of Great Britain, Peter Gorton.
Back to recipesPeter’s lightly-spiced cauliflower rice is also delicious – a firm favourite here at LittlePod HQ…!