Ingredients

  • 2 fluid ounces olive oil
  • 2 ounces butter
  • 4 chicken breasts, skin on
  • salt and pepper
  • 17 12 fluid ounces mineral water
  • 1 ounce sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 18 ounces chantannay carrots or 18 ounces baby carrots, washed
  • 1 ounce flat leaf parsley, chopped
  • 1 ounce chervil, chopped

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 190C / 375F / Gas Mark 5.
  • Heat a frying pan and add the oil.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper and place in the pan, skin side down.
  • Fry for 5 minutes until golden-brown, then turn over and place in the oven.
  • Roast for 8 to 10 minutes until tender, then remove and rest for 5 minutes.
  • In the mean time, put the water, sugar, salt and butter in a saucepan, then add the carrots, bring to the boil, turn down to a simmer, cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and allow the liquid to reduce to a syrup on a high heat, then add the chopped herbs and serve with the chicken.