Description

Jamie Oliver’s 5 Ingredients Chickpea Chicken is a simple, flavorful dish made using chicken, chickpeas, and a few pantry staples. It’s designed to be quick, healthy, and easy to prepare, perfect for any meal. The combination of tender chicken and hearty chickpeas offers a satisfying and balanced dish. With minimal prep and cooking time, it’s a go-to recipe for busy days or when you’re looking for something wholesome without the fuss.

Ingredients

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 can (400g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 jar (300g) roasted red peppers, drained

1 lemon

1 bunch of fresh parsley

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat a large pan over medium heat with a splash of olive oil. Place the chicken breasts in the pan and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 2: Add the Chickpeas

Once the chicken is nearly cooked, add the drained chickpeas to the pan. Stir the chickpeas around the chicken, allowing them to soak up the juices from the chicken.

Step 3: Incorporate the Roasted Red Peppers

Add the roasted red peppers to the pan, cutting them into strips if necessary. Stir everything together, letting the peppers heat through and infuse the dish with flavor.

Step 4: Add Lemon and Parsley

Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the chicken and chickpea mixture. Roughly chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the dish for a burst of color and freshness.

Step 5: Serve

Once everything is cooked and well combined, remove from heat. Serve the chicken breasts on a bed of chickpeas and red peppers, garnished with extra parsley if desired.