Zahtar Spiced Chicken and Bacon lardons
with Creamy Lentils
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The quantities provided above are averages only.
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Ingredients
1
Za'atar
2
British Chicken Breasts
1
Lentils
1
Courgette
(May contain Celery)
1
Garlic Clove
90
British Smoked Bacon Lardons
1
Ground Cumin
10
Chicken Stock Paste
100.05
Creme Fraiche
(Contains Milk)
Not included in your delivery
75
Water for the Sauce
Nutritional information
Utensils
Instructions
a) Preheat your grill to high. b) Pop the chicken on a baking tray. c) Sprinkle the Zahtar spice over the chicken. d) Season with salt and drizzle on a splash of oil. e) Rub the flavours into the chicken. f) IMPORTANT: Wash your hands after handling raw chicken.
a) Pop the baking tray under the grill. b) Grill the chicken until cooked through and golden, 15-18 mins, turning halfway. c) IMPORTANT: The chicken is done when no longer pink in the middle!
a) Drain and rinse the lentils. b) Trim the courgette, quarter lengthways then chop widthways into small pieces. c) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
a) Heat a splash of oil in a saucepan over medium heat. b) Add the bacon lardons and cook for 2 mins, then add the courgette, garlic and ground cumin. c) Cook, stirring, for 1-2 mins, then add the water (see ingredients for amount). d) Bring to the boil then stir in the stock paste and lentils. e) Simmer until the courgette is tender stirring occasionally., 5-6 mins.
a) When the chicken is ready, transfer to a plate. b) Keep to one side.
a) Stir the crème fraiche into the lentils and bring to the boil. b) Season to taste with salt and pepper. c) Share the lentils between your bowls and top with the chicken. d) Enjoy!
Mod Step 4:
a) If you've decided to add bacon lardons to your meal, add to the pan before you add the courgette, garlic and cumin and cook for 2 mins. Add the courgette, garlic and cumin to the bacon and cook as instructed.
