Chicken With Crushed Harissa Chickpeas Recipe
Chicken With Crushed Harissa Chickpeas
Kitchen Science
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5 minutes
10 minutes
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Chicken with Crushed Harissa Chickpeas is a delicious, healthy recipe perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is coated in a flavorsome za'atar spice blend and served with spiced chickpeas and a refreshing lemon yogurt sauce.
This dish is high in protein and low in calories, making it ideal for those looking to lose weight or maintain a healthy lifestyle. So if you're looking for a nutritious and delicious meal that can be on the table in no time, look no further than Chicken with Crushed Harissa Chickpeas.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Rapeseed oil
- 1 Chopped onion
- 1 Thinly chopped red pepper
- 1 Thinly chopped yellow pepper
- 4 Breasts of chicken
- 1 tbsp Za'atar
- Chickpeas (400g) in a can
- 1 ½ tbsp Red harissa paste
- 150g Fresh baby spinach
- ½ Sprigs parsley, freshly chopped
- Lemon wedges, to serve
Directions
In a frying pan, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat and cook the onions and peppers for 7 minutes, or until softened and golden.
- In the meantime, place the chicken between two sheets of baking paper and bash lightly until it is about 2cm thick. Combine the remaining oil and za'atar, then rub it over the chicken. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
Preheat the grill to high heat. Grill the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, or until brown and cooked through, on a baking pan lined with foil.
Warm the chickpeas in a skillet with the harissa paste and 2 tbsp water, then mash with a potato masher. Wilt the spinach in a pan with 1 tbsp water or a microwave-safe dish.
- Combine the chickpeas with the pepper and onion mixture, spinach, and parsley. Serve alongside the sliced chicken and lemon wedges for squeezing.