Marmite chicken with cacio e pepe butter beans

Method

1. Heat the oven to 180ºC fan/gas 6. Mix the softened butter and Marmite until you have a pleasing caramel-like mixture. Season the chicken pieces, then rub the Marmite butter all over them, put on an oven tray and cook for 25-30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, add the beans and their liquid to a small pan with the crushed garlic, the parmesan rind (if using) and half the freshly cracked black pepper. Bring to the boil, then gently simmer for 15 minutes (add a splash of water if they start to dry out). Once the chicken is ready, carefully pour the buttery Marmitey-chicken juices into the beans and simmer for 5 more minutes.
3. Stir in the spinach leaves and the grated parmesan, then the rest of the black pepper. Taste and season with a little more salt if necessary. Divide the beans between two bowls, then top with the chicken pieces and serve.
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