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Pan-fried blackened chicken breasts with kidney bean and coriander quinoa and cucumber salsa

Serves: 2

Ingredients

For the chicken

  • 2 chicken breasts, butterflied
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp crushed black pepper

For the quinoa

  • 100g quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 tsp vegetable stock granules
  • 1 small tin x 200g cooked kidney beans
  • 2 tbsp red jalapenos
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
  • Salt and pepper

For the salsa

  • 100g plain yogurt
  • ½ small cucumber, peeled and diced
  • Juice ½ lime
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • Drizzle extra virgin olive oil

Method

Start this recipe by heating a small pan of boiling water. Add in the quinoa, along with the vegetable granules. Season with salt and cook for 12 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the chicken mixing together the spices into a rub and use to cover both sides of the chicken. Heat up the tablespoon of oil in a griddle pan and cook the chicken breast on both sides for 4-5 minutes. When the quinoa is cooked, drain away the excess water and place into a bowl. Stir in the cooked kidney beans, jalapenos, tomatoes, chopped coriander and season with salt and pepper if necessary. Finally, prepare the salsa by mixing all the ingredients together and drizzle in a little extra virgin olive oil. To serve, place the quinoa in your serving plate. Slice the chicken breast into strips and pile on top. Place the salsa into a small bowl and serve on the side.
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