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VE 2020  Zahtar Spiced Chicken//VE 2020  Zahtar Spiced Chicken and Bacon

VE 2020 Zahtar Spiced Chicken//VE 2020 Zahtar Spiced Chicken and Bacon

with Creamy Lentils
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on November 03, 2025
Calories
556 kcal
Protein
51.4g protein
Total
20 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Barley
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Kamut (wheat)
  • Khorasan (wheat)
  • Oats
  • Rye
  • Spelt (wheat)
  • Wheat
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Celery
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

1 pot(s)

Za'atar

2 unit(s)

British Chicken Breasts

1 carton(s)

Lentils

(May contain traces of: Barley, Cereals containing gluten, Kamut (wheat), Khorasan (wheat), Oats, Rye, Spelt (wheat), Wheat)

1 unit(s)

Courgette

(May contain traces of: Celery)

1 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

90 grams

British Smoked Bacon Lardons

1 pot(s)

Ground Cumin

1 sachet(s)

Chicken Stock Powder

100.5 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

75 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Energy (kJ)2325 kJ
Energy (kcal)556 kcal
Fat31.3 g
of which saturates14.6 g
Carbohydrate24 g
of which sugars4.9 g
Dietary Fibre7.3 g
Protein51.4 g
Salt2.7 g
Calcium33 mg
Iron0.9 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Instructions

1

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.

2

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! 

3

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).

4

a) Heat a splash of oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

b) Add the courgette, garlic, bacon 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 powder and lentils.

e) Simmer until the courgette is tender stirring occasionally., 5-6 mins.


5

a) When the chicken is ready, transfer to a plate

b) Keep to one side.

6

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!

7

Mod Step 4:

a) If you've decided to add bacon lardons to your meal.

b) Add the courgette, garlic, bacon lardons and ground cumin.

c) Cook, stirring, for 1-2 mins, then add the water (see ingredients for amount).

d) Continue with the rest of the step and recipe as instructed.

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