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Herby chicken and chickpeas with asparagus

  • Time to make: 25 mins
  • Serving: 4 people
Ratings: 4.5
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 4 (500g) boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (thyme and oregano work well)
  • zest and juice of 3 lemons
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 2 teaspoons crushed garlic
  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
  • 2 x 400g cans chickpeas in spring water, drained
  • 2 red capsicums, finely sliced
  • 2 bunches asparagus, ends removed and cut in half (or use green beans)
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons low-fat plain yoghurt
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Mix the chicken with 1 tablespoon oil, herbs and half the lemon zest and juice. Leave to marinate for 10 minutes.

    2 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large non-stick frying pan on a high heat. Fry the onion, garlic, remaining lemon zest and spices for 2—3 minutes, before adding the chickpeas and capsicum. Fry for a further 3—4 minutes, tossing well. Remove from the pan and set aside.

    3 using the same frying pan, add the chicken and fry for 4—5 minutes until the juices run clear and chicken turns golden-brown. Blanch the asparagus in a pot of boiling water for 1 minute, then rinse under cold water to prevent overcooking.

    4 toss asparagus through chickpea mixture and season with pepper and remaining lemon juice; serve with chicken and a dollop of natural yoghurt.

    Variations

    Make it gluten free: Check curry powder is gluten free. 

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