Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tsp chilli flakes (if you prefer less spicy, reduce amount)
- 1 splash of water
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
- 300 ml tomato passata
- 1 tbsp honey
- salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp greek yogurt
- ½ lemon, juice only
Optional garnishing
- Fresh herbs of choice
- Fresh red chilli
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts on a plate – season both sides with salt and pepper and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Rub it into the chicken well.
- Heat a pan on a medium heat and cook for 5 minutes until golden.
- In the meantime, chop the onion and garlic.
- Once the chicken has had 5 minutes, flip and cook for a further 5 minutes. After a total of ten minutes, remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the extra virgin olive oil followed by the onion, garlic and chilli flakes. Add a splash of water and stir for a few minutes until softened.
- Once softened, squeeze in the tomato puree and sprinkle in the smoked paprika and ground coriander. Stir for 30 seconds then pour in the passata, add a good squeeze of honey and season well with salt and pepper. Allow to bubble for a few minutes.
- Add the chicken breast back into the pan. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and allow to cook for 3-4 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and has reached 75℃. Once the chicken is cooked through, remove and place in a bowl. Turn the heat off and stir through a spoonful of yogurt and the juice of a lemon. Give it a taste before pouring over the chicken.
Notes
Serving suggestions:
- On top of pasta with a side of green beans
- On top of rice with a side of broccoli
- With a side of crispy potatoes and a mango and avocado salsaÂ
- With a jacket sweet potato and asparagus
- Cous Cous and roasted mediterranean vegetables
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 897mg | Potassium: 1108mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1265IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 3mg
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