GRIDDLED CHICKEN WITH ALMOND COURGETTI RECIPE

A virtuous supper of simple griddled chicken breast served alongside a broccoli, courgetti, almond and raisin salad. This fuss-free and delicious family meal is ready in just 30 minutes.

Prep Time    : 10  mins

Cook Time   : 20 mins

Servings      : 4

317 calories / serving

INGREDIENTS

·         4 chicken breasts

·         2 tsp olive oil

·         1 1/2 lemons, zested

·         1/2 tsp dried thyme or chilli flakes

·         For the salad

·         1 x broccoli head, broken into florets, stalk cut into thin batons

·         2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

·         25g (1oz) flaked almonds, toasted

·         50g (2oz) raisins

·         1 x 250g tub courgette spaghetti

·         For the dressing

·         1½ lemons, juiced

·         1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

·         1 tsp sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

1.  To make the salad, cook the broccoli and garlic in a pan of boiling water for 2-3 minutes, until the broccoli is al dente. Drain and cool for 10 minutes.

2.   Meanwhile, sandwich each chicken breast between 2 sheets of clingfilm on a chopping board. Using a rolling pin, bash until flattened to about 1/2cm (1/4in) thick. Rub with the olive oil, sprinkle with the lemon zest and thyme or chilli. Season well.

3.  To make the dressing, whisk the lemon juice, oil and sugar in a bowl with some seasoning.

4.  Put the broccoli, garlic, almonds, raisins and courgette in a bowl. Pour over the dressing and toss to coat; set aside until needed.

5.  Heat a griddle pan on the hob. Add the chicken and griddle for 3-4 minutes on each side, until cooked through with no pink meat showing. Serve the chicken with the courgetti.

Recipe from realfood.tesco.com