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American-Spiced Chicken & Bacon Mash

American-Spiced Chicken & Bacon Mash

with BBQ Gravy & Creamy Slaw
4.0(43)Review summaryRead review summary highlights
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on August 17, 2026
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Calories
: 
798 kcal
Protein
: 
42.3g protein
Total
: 
25 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Wheat
  • Gluten
  • Eggs
  • Soy
  • Milk
  • Wheat
  • May contain traces of allergens

We have a stellar lineup of flavours tonight. Take a bite of seared chicken seasoned in our All-American spice, it’s warming aromas will make your mouth water. Next try out the kūmara mash, it’s not only soft but has a sharp and delicious mustard stirred through, plus crispy bacon bits. Finally a smokey BBQ gravy to pour over, it's the perfect finishing touch.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

2

Kumara

320 g

Chicken Thigh

1 sachet

Gravy Granules

(Contains: Wheat, Gluten)

1 sachet

All-American Spice Blend

1 packet

Baby Leaves

1 packet

Garlic Aioli

(Contains: Eggs, Soy)

1 packet

Shredded Cabbage Mix

1 packet

Dijon Mustard

100 g

Diced Bacon

Not included in your delivery

1 drizzle

olive oil

40 g

butter

(Contains: Milk)

2 tbs

milk

(Contains: Milk)

1 drizzle

white wine vinegar

1 tbs

plain flour

(Contains: Gluten May be present: Wheat)

½ cup

boiling water

Calories798 kcal
Energy (kJ)3340 kJ
Fat57 g
of which saturates21.3 g
Carbohydrate36.7 g
of which sugars13.1 g
Dietary Fibre2.8 g
Protein42.3 g
Sodium1670 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
•Large Non-Stick Pan
•Large Pan

Cooking Steps

Make the kūmara mash
1

• Boil the kettle. Half-fill a large saucepan with boiling water, then add a 
generous pinch of salt. Peel kūmara and cut into large chunks.
• Cook kūmara in the boiling water, over high heat, until easily pierced with a 
fork, 12-15 minutes. Drain and return to the pan.
• Add half the Dijon mustard, the butter and milk to the kūmara and season 
with salt. Mash until smooth. Cover to keep warm. 


TIP: Save time and get more fibre by leaving the kūmara unpeeled.

Get prepped
2

• Meanwhile, roughly chop baby leaves. In a large bowl, combine shredded 
cabbage mix, baby leaves, garlic aioli, remaining Dijon mustard and a 
drizzle of white wine vinegar and olive oil. Season to taste and set aside.
• SPICY! This is a mild spice blend, but use less if you’re sensitive to heat! Cut
chicken thigh into 2cm strips. In a medium bowl, combine 
All-American spice blend and a drizzle of olive oil. Add chicken strips
and toss to coat.
• Re-boil the kettle.

Cook the bacon & chicken
3

• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. 
• Cook diced bacon, breaking up with a spoon, until golden, 6-7 minutes. 
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. 
• Return frying pan to medium-high heat with a drizle of olive oil. 
Cook chicken, tossing occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 
3-4 minutes. 


TIP: Chicken is cooked through when it’s no longer pink inside. 

Finish & serve
4

• In a medium heatproof bowl, combine gravy granules and the
boiling water (1/2 cup for 2 people / 1 cup for 4 people), whisking, 
until smooth, 1 minute.
• Divide American-spiced chicken, creamy slaw and kūmara mash 
between plates.
• Sprinkle bacon over mash. Serve with gravy. Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: The All-American spice blend for the chicken is delicious, and the bacon adds a tasty touch to the kumara mash.
  • Ease of prep: Customers found this recipe easy to prepare and satisfying overall.
  • Suggestions: Consider skipping the gravy if preferred; some found it unnecessary or an odd combination with the other elements.
  • Portions: Some reviewers mentioned there wasn't enough chicken to serve the intended number of people.
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