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Sesame-Coated Chicken & Pea Pod Salad

Sesame-Coated Chicken & Pea Pod Salad

with Fetta, Mint Yoghurt
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on June 03, 2026
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Calories
420 kcal
Protein
46g protein
Preparation Time
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Sesame
  • Milk
  • Gluten
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • Almond
  • Brazil nut
  • Traces of Cashew
  • Hazelnut
  • Macadamia
  • Pecan
  • Pine Nut
  • Pistachio
  • Walnut
  • Peanuts
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens

Light, bright and green, this salad comes brimming with cucumber, pea pods and mint (the trifecta in our opinion!). With everything garnished chicken tenders and mint yoghurt dolloped on top, this will one will quickly become a regular. This recipe is under 650kcal per serving and under 40g carbohydrates per serving.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1 packet

Pea Pods

1 packet

Mint

1

Cucumber

1 packet

Chicken Tenderloins

1 sachet

Everything Garnish

(Contains: Sesame May be present: Gluten, Wheat, Milk, Almond, Brazil nut, Cashew, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pecan, Pine Nut, Pistachio, Walnut, Peanuts, Soy.)

1 packet

Greek-Style Yoghurt

(Contains: Milk)

1 packet

Spinach & Rocket Mix

1 packet

Fetta Cubes

(Contains: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

drizzle

balsamic vinegar

Energy (kJ)1759 kJ
Calories420 kcal
Fat21.1 g
of which saturates5.6 g
Carbohydrate11.3 g
of which sugars7.9 g
Dietary Fibre4.6 g
Protein46 g
Sodium706 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

1
1

• Trim pea pods and roughly chop. • Pick and thinly slice mint. • Slice cucumber into half-moons. • In a medium bowl, combine chicken tenderloins and a drizzle of olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.

2
2

• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. • Cook chicken tenderloins until browned and cooked through, 3-4 minutes each side. • Spread everything garnish over a board or plate. Press cooked chicken into everything garnish, turning to coat.

TIP: Chicken is cooked through when it is no longer pink inside.

3
3

• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine Greek-style yoghurt and half the chopped mint. Season to taste. • In a large bowl, combine pea pods, cucumber, spinach & rocket mix, remaining chopped mint and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Toss to coat. Season to taste.

4
4

• Divide sesame-coated chicken and pea pod salad between plates. Crumble over fetta cubes. Dollop over mint yoghurt to serve. Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many enjoyed the fresh, crunchy textures, but some found the chicken bland and suggested adding extra seasoning or spices.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and simple to prepare, with several mentioning it was easy enough for beginners or teens to make.
  • Suggestions: Some recommended lightly cooking the pea pods, adding avocado or feta for richness, and using more sesame coating on the chicken.
  • Leftovers: A few enjoyed leftovers in wraps with avocado, though some noted the chicken can dry out when reheated.
  • Portions: Several found it light for a main meal; some added extra ingredients like sweet potato or quinoa to bulk it up.
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