In this surprisingly simple recipe, creamy pesto adds a rich and herby flavour to the juicy chicken breast, while also working as the glue for the Parmesan crust. Serve with a couple of colourful veggie sides to balance out the richness.
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1 packet
Basmati Rice
(May be present: Glutenhaltiges Getreide, Soja, Weizen.)
1 sachet
Chermoula Spice Blend
(May be present: Soja.)
2
Garlic
330 g
Chicken Thigh
1 packet
Parsley
1
Tomato
1
Lime
1
Cucumber
1 drizzle
olive oil
20 g
butter
(Contains: Milk;)
1.5 cup
water (for the rice)
1 tbs
honey
1 tbs
water (for the glaze)
• Finely chop garlic. • In a medium saucepan, heat the butter with a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Cook garlic until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add vegetable stock powder, basmati rice and the water (for the rice). Stir, then bring to the boil. • Reduce heat to low, then cover with a lid. Cook for 10 minutes, then remove from heat. Keep covered until rice is tender and water is absorbed, 10 minutes. TIP: The rice will finish cooking in its own steam, so don't peek!
• Meanwhile, zest lime to get a pinch, then slice into wedges. Finely chop cucumber and tomato. • In a small bowl, combine lime zest, a squeeze of lime juice, the honey and the water (for the glaze). • In a medium bowl, combine tomato, cucumber, another squeeze of lime juice and a drizzle of olive oil. Season. Set aside. • In a second medium bowl, combine chermoula spice blend and a drizzle of olive oil. Add chicken thigh, turning to coat.
• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. • Cook chicken, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 10-14 minutes. • Remove pan from heat then add honey glaze, turning chicken to coat. TIP: Chicken is cooked through when it's no longer pink inside.
• Divide garlic rice between plates. Top with chermoula-honey chicken, drizzling over any extra glaze from pan. • Top with zesty salsa. Tear over parsley. Serve with any remaining lime wedges. Enjoy!