Spicy chickpeas with chargrilled chicken

We love harissa! This North African red chilli paste or sauce is made of a few simple ingredients including chillies, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and spices. It elevates any dish and goes well with chickpeas and chicken.

Serves: 4

Time to make: 25 mins

Ingredients

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500g boneless, skinless chicken breasts
sprinkling of ground coriandercilantroX
squeeze of lemon juice
400g fresh tomatoes, chopped or pulsed
¼ teaspoon caraway seeds
2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon hot harissa paste
400g can chickpeagarbanzoXsgarbanzosX in spring water, rinsed and drained
⅓ cup chopped fresh coriandercilantroX
spray oil
4 wholemeal pita breads, toasted
4 tablespoons low-fat plain yoghurt
4 cups baby spinach leaves
3 tablespoons balsamic dressing (made from 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette to 1 tablespoon oil)
1 lemon, cut into wedges to serve

Instructions

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1 Slice each chicken breast. Sprinkle with ground coriander and a squeeze of lemon juice. Set to one side.

2 Put tomatoes, seeds, paste and chickpeas in pan. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add half the fresh coriander. Keep warm.

3 Heat pan with oil spray. Once hot, add chicken. Cook until golden brown, turning once.

4 Serve toasted pita breads on plates, topped with chickpeas and chicken. Add a spoonful of yoghurt and remaining coriander. Serve with spinach tossed in dressing and a lemon wedge.

Variations

For extra spice, add a chopped red chilli to the tomato and chickpeas.

Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free flat bread and check ground coriander and harissa are gluten free.

HFG tip

You can buy harissa from specialty shops and some supermarkets, or make your own.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 523 cal

Kilojoules 2190 kJ

Protein 44 g

Total fat 12 g

Saturated fat 3 g

Carbohydrates 55 g

Sugar 8 g

Dietary fibre 14 g

Sodium 510 mg

Calcium 140 mg

Iron 5.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.