Potted chicken & spiced butter with caramelized shallot jam

Potted meat might sound a bit old-fashioned but don’t be fooled - this brings it alive with a contemporary twist of nutmeg and cayenne plus a lovely, sticky-sweet preserve. Not only are potted dishes a useful way to preserve meat, they are ideal if you want an appetizer that you can make in advance. I use confit chicken as it is very soft and delicate and works perfectly set in the spiced butter.