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Sumac chicken with green pea salad

Light and filling, this low-cal salad is easy to assemble and perfect to enjoy with your guests!

  • Hands-on time: 15 mins
  • Time to make: 25 mins, plus 10 mins marinating
  • Serving: 4 people
Ratings: 4.0
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon sumac
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 x 250g skinless chicken breast fillets
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 100g baby spinach leaves
  • 1 Lebanese cucumber, halved lengthways, thinly sliced
  • 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¹⁄³ cup reduced-fat Greek-style yoghurt
  • 4 slices wholegrain bread, to serve
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Place sumac, parsley, half the mint, half the juice and olive oil in a shallow dish, mixing to combine. Cut chicken in half horizontally to create four fillets. Add chicken to herb marinade, turning to coat. Cover with a tea towel and set aside for 10 minutes.

    2 Lightly spray a barbecue hotplate or chargrill pan with olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 3 minutes each side or until lightly charred and cooked through. Transfer to plate and allow to cool slightly.

    3 Meanwhile, place peas in a large heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water and set aside for 3 minutes. Drain and refresh under cold running water. Drain again. Transfer to a large salad bowl.

    4 Thinly slice cooled chicken and add to bowl, along with spinach, cucumber and tomatoes. Place yoghurt, remaining lemon juice and remaining mint in a small bowl, mixing to combine. Pour dressing over salad, gently tossing to combine.

    5 Divide sumac chicken salad among four serving bowls. Season with freshly ground black pepper and serve with wholegrain bread on the side.

    HFG tip

    Sumac is a red-coloured ground spice with a tangy citrus flavour. It’s made from dried berries and is available from the spice aisle of large supermarkets.

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