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Herby Glazed Chicken & Basil Pesto Salad

Herby Glazed Chicken & Basil Pesto Salad

with Kale, Sourdough Croutons & Hummus
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on February 27, 2026
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Calories
695 kcal
Protein
43.6g protein
Preparation Time
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Cashew
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • Almond
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Almond
  • Cashew
  • Eggs
  • Macadamia
  • Milk
  • Walnut
  • Sesame
  • Brazil nut
  • Hazelnut
  • Peanuts
  • Pecan
  • Pine nut
  • Pistachio
  • Soy
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat.
Serving amount

1 packet

Basil Pesto

(Contains: Milk, Cashew;)

330 g

Chicken Thigh

1 sachet

Chilli Flakes

1

Cucumber

1 packet

Hummus

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

1

Kale

1 packet

Mixed Salad Leaves

½

Sliced Sourdough

(Contains: Soy; May be present: Eggs, Milk, Sesame.)

1 sachet

Garlic & Herb Seasoning

1

Garlic

1 packet

Flaked Almonds

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

Not included in your delivery

1 drizzle

olive oil

1 drizzle

vinegar (balsamic or white wine) (pantry)

1 tsp

honey

Calories695 kcal
Energy (kJ)2910 kJ
Fat37.4 g
of which saturates6.2 g
Carbohydrate44.9 g
of which sugars8 g
Dietary Fibre8.4 g
Protein43.6 g
Sodium1200 mg
Potassium14.9 mg
Calcium4 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

Get prepped
1

• Thinly slice cucumber into half-moons.
• Tear kale leaves from the stems, then thinly slice,
discarding stems.
• Massage kale leaves to soften.
• Finely chop garlic.
• Cut or tear sliced sourdough (see ingredients) into
bite-sized chunks.

Make the croutons
2

• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over
high heat. Add sourdough and cook, tossing, until
golden, 2-3 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium, then add garlic and cook
until fragrant, 1 minute.
• Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

Season the chicken
3

• Meanwhile, 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.

Cook the chicken
4

• Return frying pan to medium-high heat with a
drizzle of olive oil. Cook chicken thigh, turning
occasionally, until browned and cooked through,
10-14 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat, then add the honey and a
splash of water, turning chicken to coat.
TIP: Chicken is cooked through when it’s no longer
pink inside.

Toss the salad
5

• In a large bowl, combine basil pesto and a drizzle of
the vinegar and olive oil.
• Add kale, mixed salad leaves, croutons and
cucumber, tossing to coat. Season to taste with salt
and pepper.

Finish & serve
6

• Slice chicken.
• Divide basil pesto salad between bowls.
• Top with herby glazed chicken and a dollop
of hummus.
• Sprinkle over chilli flakes (if using) and flaked