Packed with lentils, veggies and chicken, this heart-healthy recipe will be a hit at the dinner table.
- Serves4
- Cook time15 minutes
- Prep time20 minutes, + 5 mins resting time
Ingredients
- 2 (about 800g) Coles RSPCA Approved Australian Chicken Breast Fillets, halved horizontally
- 600g mixed cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, peeled, cut into matchsticks
- 2 celery sticks, thinly sliced
- 60g pkt Coles Australian Baby Rocket
- 400g can lentils, rinsed, drained
- 1/2 cup basil leaves
- 1 lemon, zested, juiced
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 1/4 cup (35g) pistachios, chopped
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Method
Step 1
Heat a barbecue grill or chargrill on medium. Lightly spray the chicken with olive oil spray. Cook for 3 mins each side or until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil. Set aside for 5 mins to rest.Step 2
Cook tomatoes on the grill, tossing occasionally, for 5 mins or until blistered.Step 3
Combine the tomatoes, onion, carrot, celery, rocket, lentils and half the basil leaves in a large bowl. Coarsely chop the remaining basil and place in a bowl with the lemon zest, lemon juice and oil.Step 4
Drizzle half the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.Step 5
Divide the salad and chicken among serving plates. Drizzle with remaining dressing and sprinkle with pistachio. Season with pepper to serve.
Recipe tip
Serve with lemon wedges
Boost it: To reduce the sodium in this recipe, consider swapping canned lentils for dried brown lentils. Simmer the dried lentils in boiling water until tender.
Warm chicken and lentil salad
- Serves4
- Cook time15 minutes
- Prep time20 minutes, + 5 mins resting time
Ingredients
- 2 (about 800g) Coles RSPCA Approved Australian Chicken Breast Fillets, halved horizontally
- 600g mixed cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, peeled, cut into matchsticks
- 2 celery sticks, thinly sliced
- 60g pkt Coles Australian Baby Rocket
- 400g can lentils, rinsed, drained
- 1/2 cup basil leaves
- 1 lemon, zested, juiced
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 1/4 cup (35g) pistachios, chopped
Description
Packed with lentils, veggies and chicken, this heart-healthy recipe will be a hit at the dinner table.
Method
Step 1
Heat a barbecue grill or chargrill on medium. Lightly spray the chicken with olive oil spray. Cook for 3 mins each side or until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil. Set aside for 5 mins to rest.Step 2
Cook tomatoes on the grill, tossing occasionally, for 5 mins or until blistered.Step 3
Combine the tomatoes, onion, carrot, celery, rocket, lentils and half the basil leaves in a large bowl. Coarsely chop the remaining basil and place in a bowl with the lemon zest, lemon juice and oil.Step 4
Drizzle half the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.Step 5
Divide the salad and chicken among serving plates. Drizzle with remaining dressing and sprinkle with pistachio. Season with pepper to serve.