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Oregano and lemon chicken with kale and chickpeas

Lemon and chicken are the perfect marriage and this recipe is no exception. The oregano rounds off the flavour nicely and the chickpeas and kale make this a nutrient-dense and fibre-rich meal.

  • Time to make: 25 mins, plus 30 mins marinating
  • Serving: 4 people
Ratings: 5.0
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 x 250g chicken breast fillets
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
  • zest and juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra 2 teaspoons
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 medium red capsicums, seeded, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 400g can no-added-salt chickpeas, rinsed, drained
  • ¼ cup salt-reduced chicken stock
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 bunch curly kale, trimmed, central vein removed, leaves chopped Lemon wedges, and 4 potatoes, boiled, to serve1 Slice chicken breast fillets horizontally through the centre to make 4 thin fillets. Combine oregano, lemon zest, lemon juice and olive oil in a shallow ceramic dish. Add chicken fillets and turn to coat. Cover dish and place in fridge to marinate for 30 minutes.

    2 Place a large chargrill pan or non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Drain fillets of excess marinade, add to pan and cook for 2–3 minutes each side, or until cooked through.

    3 Meanwhile, heat extra olive oil in a large non-stick saucepan set over medium heat. Add sliced onion and capsicums to pan and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until soft. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 more minute. Add chickpeas and stock then simmer for 2 minutes. Add chopped kale and cook, tossing with tongs, for 1-2 minutes, or until just wilted.

    4 Season chickpeas and kale with cracked black pepper and divide among 4 plates. Top each dish with a chicken fillet and serve with a lemon wedge and a boiled potato.

    Variations

    Make it gluten free: Check stock is gluten free.

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