January 6, 2022
Freedom Recipe 107
Pan-Roasted Chicken with Harissa Chickpeas
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 lb.)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 15-oz. cans chickpeas, rinsed
- ¼ cup harissa paste
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Lemon wedges, for serving
METHOD
- Step 1 - Preheat oven to 425°. Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Working in 2 batches, cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
- Step 2 -Pour off all but 1 Tbsp. drippings from pan. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, until beginning to darken, about 1 minute. Add chickpeas, harissa, and broth; bring to a simmer.
- Step 3 - Nestle chicken, skin side up, in chickpeas; transfer skillet to oven. Roast until chicken is cooked through, 20–25 minutes. Top with parsley and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over.
Ingredients 2 tins sardines (in extra virgin olive oil) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 zucchini, chopped 1 eggplant, diced (optional but great for depth) 1 red capsicum, sliced 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp chilli flakes (optional) Salt & pepper 3–4 eggs Fresh parsley or dill Optional: Salmon chunks, prawns, feta cheese, olives
Ingredients For the salmon 2 salmon fillets (about 150g each) 1 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium) 1 tsp mirin 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp grated ginger 1 garlic clove, minced For the bowl 1 cup cooked brown rice or sushi rice 1 cup edamame, shelled 1 cup bok choy, chopped 1 medium carrot, julienned 1/2 cucumber, sliced 1 tbsp sesame seeds 2 green onions, sliced Nori strips (optional) For the dressing 1 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium) 1 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp honey or maple syrup 1/2 tsp grated ginger
Ingredients 2 cups broccoli (finely chopped, raw) 2 cups kale (finely chopped, stems removed for best texture) 1 cup broccoli sprouts 200g chicken thigh fillets (trimmed & cooked) ¼ cup almonds (roughly chopped) ¼ cup sunflower seeds ¼ cup feta cheese (optional) 2 tbsp red onion (finely diced) Sulforaphane-Boosting Dressing ½ cup Greek yogurt 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp whole mustard seeds OR ½ tsp mustard powder 1 tbsp hemp seeds 1 tsp honey (optional) Salt & pepper to taste Method Step one - Cook The Chicken Season and cook thigh fillets until golden and cooked through. Rest, then slice. Step two - Chop your greens Finely chop broccoli and kale. Step Three - Activate the sulforaphane Let the chopped broccoli sit for 5–10 minutes before mixing . Step four - Massage the kale Add a pinch of salt and massage for 1–2 minutes until softened. Step five - Combine salad Add broccoli, kale , broccoli sprouts, chicken, almonds, sunflower seeds, feta, and onion. Step six - Make the dressing Whisk everything together until creamy. Step seven - Toss & serve Mix well and let sit 5–10 minutes for best flavour. Nutritional Information & Cooking Times Serves: 2-3 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 12 - 15 minutes 460 kcal | 20g Fat | 38g Protein | 15g Carbohydrates