Healthy one-pan piri piri chicken

Ingredients

• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano leaves
• 1/4 tsp dried chilli flakes
• 2 (about 500g) chicken breast fillets, halved horizontally
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 small zucchini, sliced
• 175g mini capsicums, deseeded, halved
• 1 tbsp no-added-salt tomato paste
• 400g can cherry tomatoes
• 2 tsp white balsamic condiment
• 140g (2/3 cup) wholemeal couscous
• 160ml (2⁄3 cup) boiling water
• 250g green beans, steamed, halved lengthways
• Lime wedges, to serve

Instructions

Step 1

Combine paprika, cumin, oregano and chilli. Sprinkle spice mixture over the chicken.

Step 2

Heat half the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over high heat. Cook the zucchini for 1-2 minutes each side or until golden. Transfer to plate. Add chicken to pan and cook for 2-3 minutes each side or until browned and almost cooked through. Transfer to a plate.

Step 3

Heat remaining oil in pan over medium heat. Add capsicum. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until begins to soften. Stir through tomato paste. Add tomatoes and 125ml (1 ⁄2 cup) water. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 6-7 minutes or until slightly reduced. Add chicken, zucchini and balsamic. Simmer for 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Step 4

Meanwhile, combine the couscous and boiling water in a heatproof bowl. Cover and set aside for 3-4 minutes to absorb. Fluff with a fork.

Step 5

Divide couscous and chicken among serving plates. Season. Serve with beansand lime.

Nutrition and Cooking Times

Serves: 4 | Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes   Total time: 30 minutes

Nutrient Value per serve: Calories: 387kcal | Protein: 37g | Fat: 9.3g | Carbohydrates: 39g