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Poached chicken with chilli, lemon and mint

  • Time to make: 40 mins
  • Serving: 4 people
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, sliced
  • 1 chilli, deseeded, finely sliced
  • ¾ cup long-grain rice
  • 4 cups salt-reduced chicken stock*
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 ½ cups frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • ½ lemon, juice
  • *NOTE: Ingredients with an asterisk (*) indicate that although this ingredient is usually gluten-free, it's wise to check the label to be sure as product ingredients can vary and formulations can change.
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Heat oil in a large non-stick pan. Add onion and cook, stirring, for 5-6 minutes until slightly softened. Add chicken and chilli. Cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring, until golden.

    2 Add rice, stirring briefly to coat in the mixture, then add stock and water. Cover and bring to the boil. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until rice is almost tender and chicken is cooked.

    3 Add peas and cook for 2 minutes until tender. Stir in mint and lemon juice then spoon into 4 bowls and serve.

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