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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.

  • Time to make: 25 mins
  • Serving: 4 people
Ratings: 5.0
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 500g boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • sprinkling of ground coriander
  • squeeze of lemon juice
  • 400g fresh tomatoes, chopped or pulsed
  • ¼ teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon hot harissa paste
  • 400g can chickpeas in spring water, rinsed and drained
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh coriander
  • 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
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    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.

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