Celebrating Our Producers: The Heart of Delilah’s Pantry

At Delilah, we are proud to work with exceptional producers who share our passion for quality ingredients. Our carefully curated selection features premium products that bring incredible depth and character to your cooking.

Our pancetta is sourced from expert charcutiers, delivering rich, savoury flavour with the perfect balance of fat and salt, ideal for wrapping around tender chicken breasts. Hawkshead BBQ Sauce is a handcrafted delight, offering a deep, smoky richness that enhances the dish beautifully. Wilderbee Hot Honey is an exquisite blend of sweet honey and fiery heat, adding a complex, spicy-sweet finish. Our deli’s Red Leicester-style cheese is a smooth, creamy variety with a hint of nuttiness, melting beautifully over the dish. Tracklements Wholegrain Mustard is made using traditional methods, packed with tangy, bold mustard seeds for an extra flavour kick. Finally, Oryx Smoked and Chilli Salt Grinders provide a delicate smokiness and a touch of spice to elevate the overall seasoning.

These outstanding ingredients come together beautifully in this indulgent Hot Honey Hunter’s Chicken with Wholegrain Mustard Mash—perfect for a cosy winter meal.

Hot Honey Hunter’s Chicken with Wholegrain Mustard Mash

Serves 2

Ingredients:

Hunter’s Chicken:

• 2 chicken breasts

• Drizzle of vegetable or olive oil

• 12-14 strips pancetta (depending on thickness)

• 4 tbsp Hawkshead BBQ Sauce

• 2 tsp Wilderbee Hot Honey

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• Oryx Smoked and Chilli Salt, to taste

• 100-150g Thomas Hoe Red Leicester (from the deli)

Mash:

• 3 large potatoes (any variety)

• Splash of double cream or milk

• 1 tsp Tracklements Wholegrain Mustard

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• Small knob of butter

Method:

1. Roughly chop the potatoes and place them in a pan of cold water to cover. Add a pinch of salt, cover with a lid, and bring to the boil. Cook until knife-tender, around 20 minutes.

2. While the potatoes are cooking, pat the chicken breasts dry, trimming off any tenders if necessary. Drizzle with oil and season with salt, pepper, and Oryx Smoked and Chilli Salt.

3. Wrap each chicken breast in pancetta, ensuring they are fully covered. Place on a baking tray and roast in a preheated oven at 200°C for 20 minutes.

4. In a small bowl, mix together the Hawkshead BBQ Sauce and Wilderbee Hot Honey.

5. Remove the chicken from the oven and brush generously with the BBQ and honey mixture. Sprinkle over the grated Red Leicester-style cheese and return to the oven for a further 7-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

6. Drain the potatoes and mash in a bowl, adding the cream or milk, Tracklements Wholegrain Mustard, salt, pepper, and butter. Mash until smooth and creamy, adjusting seasoning to taste.

7. Drizzle the finished chicken with extra hot honey and serve alongside the wholegrain mustard mash and your choice of seasonal vegetables.

This dish is a celebration of bold, comforting flavours—smoky, sweet, spicy, and rich. The indulgent mash complements the tender, flavour-packed chicken perfectly. For a wine pairing, a lightly oaked white wine or an off-dry variety would balance the spice and sweetness beautifully. Visit Delilah to pick up these incredible ingredients and bring this dish to life in your own kitchen!