How To Make Lemon-Spiced Chicken with Chickpeas
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
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In a small bowl, mix together the lemon zest, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, salt, and black pepper.
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Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour the spice mixture over them, making sure to coat them evenly.
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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the onion is softened and translucent.
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Add the chickpeas and chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend together.
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Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, until the chicken is heated through.
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Serve the lemon-spiced chicken with chickpeas over cooked rice or quinoa. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 10g
- Saturated Fat : 1.5g
- Cholesterol : 80mg
- Sodium : 620mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 22g
- Dietary Fiber : 6g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 36g
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