Keep it fast, fresh and simple with this flavour-packed salad.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 small (500g total) chicken breast fillets
- 500g broccoli, cut into florets
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup pistachio dukkah (see note)
- 120g baby spinach
Method
- Step 1Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium- high heat. Cook chicken for 4 to 5 minutes each side or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Cover with foil. Stand for 5 minutes. Slice. Wipe pan clean.
- Step 2Meanwhile, place broccoli in a large, heatproof microwave- safe bowl. Add 2 tablespoons cold water. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on HIGH (100%) for 2 minutes or until bright green and tender.
- Step 3Combine lemon rind, lemon juice and remaining oil in a bowl.
- Step 4Place pine nuts in frying pan over medium heat. Cook, tossing, for 2 minutes or until toasted. Transfer to a bowl. Add dukkah to pan. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add chicken, broccoli and pine nuts to pan. Toss for 1 to 2 minutes or until coated. Transfer to a heatproof bowl.
- Step 5Add spinach and dressing to chicken and season. Toss to combine. Serve.
- Heart friendly
- High fibre
- Low carb
- Low kilojoule
- Low sodium
- Lower gi
Nutrition
1920 kj
Energy
29.8g
Fat Total
3.7g
Saturated Fat
7g
Fibre
38.8g
Protein
81mg
Cholesterol
250mg
Sodium
5.6g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
Dukkah is a blend of nuts, sesame seeds, herbs and spices. It is found in the spice aisle.
- Author: Claire Brookman
- Image credit: Sam McAdam-Cooper
- Publication: Super Food Ideas
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