Mediterranean Chicken Stew with Roast Potatoes, Ve’duja & Chickpeas

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High protein 1/3 daily fibre Low sat fat

Mediterranean Chicken Stew with Roast Potatoes, Ve’duja & Chickpeas

Prep time: 15 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Spanish
Food group: Poultry

A comforting weeknight meal, the Mediterranean way - starring tender free-range chicken, simmered in a vibrant tomato sauce. Stir in fibre-rich chickpeas and bright peppers. Vegan 'nduja adds a fiery kick. Golden roasted potatoes and leafy rocket complete the dish. The taste of the Mediterranean, in the comfort of home.

Cooking Instructions

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Before you start

  • Bring a large saucepan filled with salted water to a boil
  • Pull out a large frying pan, a sieve & a measuring jug

Get the potatoes on

  • Quarter the potatoes
  • Add the potatoes to the saucepan and simmer for 13-15 mins, until cooked, then drain

Finish the prep

  • Meanwhile. thinly slice the peppers. Finely chop or crush the garlic. Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Roughly chop the olives. Roughly chop the basil

Build the dish

  • Heat the large frying pan with 1 tbsp oil on medium-high heat. Once hot, lay the chicken thighs flat into the pan, and cook for 4 mins on each side, until golden. Season with salt and pepper
  • Add the pepper, whole tomatoes, garlic and vegan 'nduja paste (use half if you prefer less heat). Cook for 2 mins
  • Add the chickpeas, olives, passata, honey, half the basil and 100ml water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 13 mins, until the chicken is cooked and the sauce has thickened

Plate up

  • Gently stir the cooked potatoes into the stew, and season to taste with salt and pepper
  • Check your chicken is cooked through by inserting a skewer into the thickest part of the meat; the juices should run clear
  • Serve the chicken stew into bowls, with the rocket on the side. Garnish with the remaining basil and drizzle 1 tsp olive oil over the rocket

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