Spicy almond sultana chicken
- Preparation and cooking time
- Total time
- Plus 2hrs chilling time (12hrs/overnight for a better flavour)
- More effort
- Serves 4
Ingredients
- 2tsp cumin seeds
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 fresh red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
- 4tbsp olive oil
- small bunch fresh coriander, chopped
- 4 skinless chicken breasts cut into 2cm strips
- 2tbsp flaked almonds
- 2tbsp sultanas
- 2tbsp soy sauce
- 1 cos lettuce to serve
- bunch of radishes, thinly sliced, to serve
Method
- STEP 1In a large frying pan, over a medium-high heat, cook the cumin seeds, shaking the pan occasionally, for 1min until fragrant and toasted. Tip into a medium bowl, allow to cool slightly, then add garlic, chilli, half the oil and half the coriander. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours, 12 is better though.
- STEP 2Fry the chicken and marinade over a medium-high heat until cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon to a large bowl and mix with the almonds.
- STEP 3Reduce the heat to low and add the remaining oil and sultanas to the cooking juices in the pan. Gently heat through, remove from the heat and stir in the soy sauce. Season with pepper, pour over the chicken and almonds. Mix well. Allow to cool, then stir in remaining coriander then chill until needed.
- STEP 4Serve with the cos lettuce and radishes as a salad.
- STEP 5Per serving: 370kcal, 23g fat, 4.1g sat fat, 35.1g protein, 8.6g carbs, 7.8g sugar, 0.4g salt.
