Zahtar Spiced Chicken and Bacon lardons
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Zahtar Spiced Chicken and Bacon lardons

Zahtar Spiced Chicken and Bacon lardons

with Creamy Lentils

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Tags:
Rapid
Under 600 calories
Allergens:
Milk

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Preparation Time20 minutes
Cooking time20 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

1

Za'atar

2

Chicken Breasts

1

Lentils

1

Courgette

(May contain Celery)

1

Garlic Clove

90

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

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Nutritional information

Energy (kcal)588 kcal
Energy (kJ)2462 kJ
Fat28 g
of which saturates11 g
Carbohydrate29 g
of which sugars8 g
Protein58 g
Salt2.8 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Baking Tray
Chopping Board
Sieve
Garlic Press
Knife
Medium Saucepan
Plate
Bowl

Instructions

Marinate the chicken
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.

Cook the 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!

Prep the Veggies
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).

Cook the  Lentils
4

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.

Finish the Chicken
5

a) When the chicken is ready, transfer to a plate. b) Keep to one side.

Finish and serve
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, 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.