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Spice-crusted chicken on chickpea and walnut salad

High in protein but low in calories, try this warm chicken and chickpea salad.

  • Hands-on time: 10 mins
  • Time to make: 25 mins
  • Serving: 4 people
Ratings: 4.8
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 x 200g skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup wholemeal couscous
  • 400g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained
  • 1 large bunch spinach, leaves shredded
  • 250g cherry tomatoes, chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped toasted walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Combine the coriander seeds, sesame seeds, cinnamon and cumin on a large plate. Lightly spray the chicken with oil. Press chicken into spice mixture to evenly coat.

    2 Lightly spray a large chargrill or barbecue with oil and place over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, for 5 minutes each side, or until it is golden and cooked through. Transfer to a board and set aside to rest for 2–3 minutes.

    3 Meanwhile, place the couscous in a large heatproof bowl. Add ½ cup boiling water and stir to combine. Cover and set aside for 3 minutes. Fluff and separate grains with a fork.

    4 Add the chickpeas, spinach, tomatoes, walnuts, juice and oil, and stir to combine into a salad. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Thickly slice the chicken and serve atop the salad.

    HFG tip

    Serve this lovely low-calorie salad as a warm dinner, or use leftovers (if there are any!) for a cold lunch next day.

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