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Glazed Chicken & Basil Pesto Salad
Glazed Chicken & Basil Pesto Salad

Glazed Chicken & Basil Pesto Salad

with Semi-Dried Tomatoes & Hummus

We're in our light and bright era so only a salad will do! This basil pesto-laced kale number is truly something special. With herby and honey-glazed chicken, semi-dried tomatoes, crunchy pine nuts and hummus, this salad has punch in every bite!

This recipe is under 650kcal per serving and under 40g carbohydrates per serving.

Tags:
Under 30g carbs
Calorie Smart
Under 40g carbs
Allergens:
Sesame
Pine nut
Milk
Cashew

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Always read product labels for the most up-to-date allergen information. Visit hellofresh.com.au/foodinfo for allergen and ingredient information. If you have received a substitute ingredient, please be aware allergens may have changed.

Preparation Time20 minutes
Cooking Time15 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Serving amount

1 packet

Mixed Salad Leaves

1 packet

Hummus

(Contains: Sesame; May be present: Almond, Cashew, Eggs, Macadamia, Milk, Walnut.)

330 g

Chicken Thigh

1

Kale

1 packet

Pine Nuts

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

1 sachet

Chilli Flakes

1 packet

Basil Pesto

(Contains: Milk, Cashew;)

1 sachet

Garlic & Herb Seasoning

1 packet

Semi-Dried Tomatoes

(May be present: Wheat, Gluten, Sulphites.)

1

Cucumber

Not included in your delivery

1 drizzle

olive oil

1 tsp

honey

1 drizzle

vinegar (balsamic or white wine) (pantry)

Nutritional Values

Calories561 kcal
Energy (kJ)2350 kJ
Fat37.9 g
of which saturates5.8 g
Carbohydrate15.6 g
of which sugars7.5 g
Dietary Fibre7.5 g
Protein38.9 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium929 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ

Cooking Steps

Cook the chicken
1

• In a medium bowl, combine garlic & herb seasoning, a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add chicken thigh, turning to coat. • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken thigh, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through (when no longer pink inside), 10-14 minutes. • Remove pan from heat, then add the honey and a splash of water, turning chicken to coat.

2

• Meanwhile, thinly slice cucumber into half-moons. • Tear kale leaves from the stems then thinly slice, discarding stems. Massage kale leaves to soften.

3

• In a large bowl, combine basil pesto and a drizzle of the vinegar and olive oil. • Add kale, mixed salad leaves, semi-dried tomatoes and cucumber, tossing to coat. Season to taste.

Serve up
4

• Slice chicken. • Divide pesto salad between bowls. • Top with Mediterranean glazed chicken and hummus. • Sprinkle over pine nuts and chilli flakes (if using) to serve. Enjoy!

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