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The Pairing Table

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A warm pantry guide for building the meal around what is already on the table.

The Pairing Tableby Mamellada

Roasts & Warm Plates

What to serve with Roast Chicken

Roast chicken is one of the most satisfying meals there is. What lifts it from good to great is the right things around it — something sweet-savory for the meat, acid to cut the richness, and bread to soak up the juices.

Quick answer

Serve roast chicken with Mamellada Onion Chutney, Good Dijon mustard, Lemon (halves, for squeezing), Parmesan (for the sides), Simple green salad. For a sweet-savory shortcut, add Onion Chutney from Mamellada.

From Mamellada

Onion Chutney

Its deep, caramelized sweetness is a natural partner for golden chicken — like slow-cooked onion gravy in a spoonful.

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What to add

Bring in acidity, sweetness, freshness, something to mop up the juices to round out the plate.

Mamellada Onion Chutney

Condiments & Sauces

Its deep, caramelized sweetness is a natural partner for golden chicken — like slow-cooked onion gravy in a spoonful.

Good Dijon mustard

Condiments & Sauces

Sharp and clean. A little on the side of the plate cuts through the skin and fat beautifully.

Lemon (halves, for squeezing)

Condiments & Sauces

Brightness that wakes up everything on the plate. The single most useful thing next to a roast chicken.

Parmesan (for the sides)

Cheeses

Shaved over roasted vegetables or a salad. It adds salt and nuttiness.

Simple green salad

Fresh Additions

Dressed with lemon and olive oil. The freshness and crunch balance the richness of the chicken.

Roasted lemon halves

Fresh Additions

Roast them alongside the chicken — they become jammy, sweet, and intensely fragrant.

Fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary)

Fresh Additions

Tucked under the skin before roasting or scattered over the finished dish for fragrance.

Crusty bread

Breads & Bases

For mopping up the pan juices and chutney. Do not skip this.

Serving ideas

Sunday dinner

Serve the chicken with roasted potatoes, a green salad, crusty bread, and Onion Chutney on the side.

Weeknight shortcut

Buy a rotisserie chicken. Warm it through, squeeze lemon over it, and serve with chutney and bread.

Leftovers

Shred leftover chicken into a sandwich with Onion Chutney, arugula, and a little mustard.

What to drink

A medium-bodied white wine, a light red like Pinot Noir, or cold sparkling water.