LEMON-SPICED CHICKEN WITH CHICKPEAS
Another healthy looking recipe I have collected and intend to try. I am eating a lot of beans and pulses these days and another way to use chickpeas is never a bad thing. I collected this recipe from the February 2008 copy of the BBC Good Food Magazine. The recipe says that it is suitable for freezing.
Provided by Sarah_Jayne
Categories Stew
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan.
- Fry the onion gently for five minutes.
- Turn up the heat and add the chicken.
- Fry for about 3 minutes until golden.
- Stir in the spices and the lemon zest and fry for 1 more minute.
- Tip in the chickpeas and stock.
- Put the lid on and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Season to taste and then tip in spinach and re-cover.
- Leave the spinach to wilt for 2 minutes and then stir through.
- Squeeze over the lemon juice just before serving.
LEMON-PAPRIKA CHICKEN WITH CHICKPEAS AND COUSCOUS
This recipe is inspired by the flavors of the Lebanese dish "Shish Tawook" which is a classic marinated grilled chicken kebab recipe. This version uses fewer ingredients but is still loaded with flavor, with the marinade also acting as a delicious sauce tossed with couscous and chickpeas.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375˚ F. Whisk the lemon juice, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons olive oil, the paprika, thyme, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper. Rub the chicken with 3 tablespoons of the lemon-paprika mixture to evenly coat.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on one side, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, remove 3 tablespoons liquid from the can of chickpeas and transfer to a medium bowl. Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Add to the bowl with the chickpea liquid and add the remaining lemon-paprika mixture and the bell pepper; toss. Flip the chicken and scatter the chickpea mixture around the chicken, scraping any liquid into the pan. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until the chicken is cooked through, 8 to 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the couscous as the label directs. Fluff the couscous with a fork.
- Remove the chicken to a plate. Add the couscous to the chickpea mixture and stir together to absorb the pan sauce; season with salt and pepper. Slice the chicken and divide among plates along with the couscous-chickpea mixture. Top with the parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 145 milligrams, Sodium 646 milligrams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 55 grams, Sugar 6 grams
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