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Lemon-spiced chicken with chickpeas

Dish Details:


INGREDIENTS:

Counts as 2 of 5-a-day, low fat
1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 onion, halved and thinly sliced
4 skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
1 tsp each ground coriander and cumin
zest and juice 1 lemon
400g can chickpeas, drained
200ml/7fl oz chicken stock
250g bag spinach


PREPARATION:
1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan, then fry the onion gently for 5 mins. Turn up the heat and add the chicken, frying for about 3 mins until golden.

2. Stir in the spices and lemon zest, fry for 1 more min, then tip in the chickpeas and stock. Put the lid on and simmer for 5 mins.

3. Season to taste, then tip in spinach and re-cover. Leave to wilt for 2 mins, then stir through. Squeeze over the lemon juice just before serving.


PREP/COOK
INFORMATION:

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4

Source: Good Food magazine

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 DISH DETAIL KEY
clock Quick & Easy: 30 minutes or less

heart Healthy Recipe: low fat and/or calories

kid-friendly Kid-Friendly: extra nutrition and/or fun!

low-carb Low-Carb: low carbohydrates

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