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Chicken ratatouille

James Martin
by James Martin
from Ready Steady Cook
Serves 1 		Quick Recipe
poussin
Preparation time less than 30 mins Email this recipeEmail this recipe
Cooking time 10 to 30 mins  
Ingredients

½ poussin, de-boned
3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
2 tbsp olive oil
For the ratatouille
2 tbsp olive oil
½ aubergine, diced
½ onion, diced
1 plum tomato, diced
3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 handful fresh basil leaves

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200C/390F/Gas 6.
2. Place the poussin on a baking tray, drizzle with the olive oil, sprinkle over the thyme leaves and season.
3. Cook in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until cooked.
4. For the ratatouille, heat the olive oil in a pan. Fry the aubergine with the onion for five minutes, or until soft.
5. Add the tomato, thyme leaves and garlic and continue to cook on a low heat for 5-6 minutes. Stir in the basil leaves.
6. Serve the poussin with the ratatouille.