Shoppers are obsessed with this simple two-ingredient ALDI dinner: ‘It’s a great idea'
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When it comes to preparing a quick and easy dinner, simplicity is key.
That's why ALDI shoppers are going wild for a two-ingredient dinner recipe that's not only fuss-free but also budget-friendly.
This recipe, which has taken social media by storm, involves ALDI's Ready, Set…Cook! Boneless Butterflied RSPCA-Approved Chicken–Spiced Mango and Farmdale Thickened Cream.
The chicken, priced at $9.99 per kilo, and the cream, costing $2.79 for a 300ml tub, make this meal a cost-effective option for families.
The cooking process is straightforward and easy to follow.
'You sear the chicken off, then add cream and the remaining sauce and simmer it until it’s fully cooked through and then served with rice,' explained the ALDI shopper who shared the recipe.
While the chicken is typically cooked on the grill or in an air fryer, this innovative cook tried it on the stovetop, creating a creamy poached mango chicken dish that can be served with rice or mashed potatoes.
The ALDI fan explained the process in detail: 'I added the chicken into a medium hot pan skin side down just to colour the chicken a bit, then I added five garlic cloves around the chicken and a drop of butter.’
‘I constantly shook the pan so the chicken wouldn’t stick and burn because, after all, it’s a sweet marinade and will burn in no time. Then I added the cream and stirred it all around.'
After some cooking time, the lid is placed on the pan, and when the chicken is almost done, it's cut into pieces and returned to the sauce.
'So we’ve pretty much turned an ALDI chicken which most people air fry or roast or BBQ, into a sort of creamy poached chicken which is always juicy and tender despite ALDI's chicken already being tender,' he added.
Apart from the two main ingredients, you can add other items from your fridge, like garlic, mushrooms, spinach, or beans.
The recipe post quickly gained popularity, with dozens of people expressing interest in trying it out.
‘I’ve cooked that chicken in the air fryer before it also comes out good. The cream is a great idea,’ one person said.
‘It looks and sounds amazing. I love when people combine stuff to make a different-sounding meal,’ another added.
Some suggested trying it in a slow cooker, while others thought it would be ideal with coconut cream.
One ALDI fan shared her variation of the recipe using a slow cooker, which she said yielded exceptional results.
'It is sensational with coconut cream added. I do mine in the slow cooker. I serve it with basmati rice, and my son just inhales it,' she wrote in the post.
She explained that the chicken cooks perfectly in the slow cooker on low for around eight hours. In the last hour, she adds the coconut cream and serves it with rice.
'You'll know it's ready when it just falls apart and is super tender,' she shared.
This two-ingredient ALDI dinner recipe proves that delicious meals don't have to be complicated or expensive.
With a little creativity and a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a meal to impress your family and friends.
You can also try other recipes our members shared in our Cooking and Recipe forum!
If you also want something creamy and flavourful, try member @Suzanne rose 's Creamy Mushroom Chicken Slow Cooked!
It’s one of her son’s all-time favourite dishes, perfectly partnered with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables. You can learn more about this recipe here.
Have you tried this recipe? What recipes have you made using ALDI products? Let us know in the comments below!
That's why ALDI shoppers are going wild for a two-ingredient dinner recipe that's not only fuss-free but also budget-friendly.
This recipe, which has taken social media by storm, involves ALDI's Ready, Set…Cook! Boneless Butterflied RSPCA-Approved Chicken–Spiced Mango and Farmdale Thickened Cream.
The chicken, priced at $9.99 per kilo, and the cream, costing $2.79 for a 300ml tub, make this meal a cost-effective option for families.
An ALDI shopper shared his two-ingredient recipe using only two ingredients. Credit: Facebook
The cooking process is straightforward and easy to follow.
'You sear the chicken off, then add cream and the remaining sauce and simmer it until it’s fully cooked through and then served with rice,' explained the ALDI shopper who shared the recipe.
While the chicken is typically cooked on the grill or in an air fryer, this innovative cook tried it on the stovetop, creating a creamy poached mango chicken dish that can be served with rice or mashed potatoes.
The ALDI fan explained the process in detail: 'I added the chicken into a medium hot pan skin side down just to colour the chicken a bit, then I added five garlic cloves around the chicken and a drop of butter.’
‘I constantly shook the pan so the chicken wouldn’t stick and burn because, after all, it’s a sweet marinade and will burn in no time. Then I added the cream and stirred it all around.'
After some cooking time, the lid is placed on the pan, and when the chicken is almost done, it's cut into pieces and returned to the sauce.
'So we’ve pretty much turned an ALDI chicken which most people air fry or roast or BBQ, into a sort of creamy poached chicken which is always juicy and tender despite ALDI's chicken already being tender,' he added.
Apart from the two main ingredients, you can add other items from your fridge, like garlic, mushrooms, spinach, or beans.
The recipe post quickly gained popularity, with dozens of people expressing interest in trying it out.
‘I’ve cooked that chicken in the air fryer before it also comes out good. The cream is a great idea,’ one person said.
‘It looks and sounds amazing. I love when people combine stuff to make a different-sounding meal,’ another added.
Some suggested trying it in a slow cooker, while others thought it would be ideal with coconut cream.
One ALDI fan shared her variation of the recipe using a slow cooker, which she said yielded exceptional results.
'It is sensational with coconut cream added. I do mine in the slow cooker. I serve it with basmati rice, and my son just inhales it,' she wrote in the post.
She explained that the chicken cooks perfectly in the slow cooker on low for around eight hours. In the last hour, she adds the coconut cream and serves it with rice.
'You'll know it's ready when it just falls apart and is super tender,' she shared.
This two-ingredient ALDI dinner recipe proves that delicious meals don't have to be complicated or expensive.
With a little creativity and a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a meal to impress your family and friends.
You can also try other recipes our members shared in our Cooking and Recipe forum!
If you also want something creamy and flavourful, try member @Suzanne rose 's Creamy Mushroom Chicken Slow Cooked!
It’s one of her son’s all-time favourite dishes, perfectly partnered with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables. You can learn more about this recipe here.
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