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Lemongrass Chicken With Chickpea & Mint Salad Recipe

Lemongrass Chicken With Chickpea & Mint Salad Recipe

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Lemongrass Chicken With Chickpea & Mint Salad

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Ingredients:

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4 chicken breasts, boneless skinless
1 cup lemongrass and four peppercorn marinade
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup basmati rice
1 cup chicken broth (30% less sodium)
1/2 cup frozen peas
0.5 (270 ml) can chickpeas, rinsed and well drained
1/2 cup diced cucumber
3 tbsp red onions, finely diced
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tbsp lemon juice

Directions:

Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag. Combine marinade and 2 tablespoons olive oil; pour over chicken, seal and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat oven to 4235°F Place chicken on a parchment paper-lined baking tray; season with salt and pepper. Bake until chicken is fully cooked, about 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare basmati rice according to package directons using the chicken broth. Microwave the peas with 1 tablespoons water in a covered dish for 2 minutes. Quickly run under cold water until cool, then drain well. Combine peas, chickpeas, cucumber, onion, mint, remaining olive oil and lemon juice. Season to taste.
Divide rice between 4 salad plates, top each with a sliced chicken breast, and chickpea salad.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	457.34 Kcal (1915 kJ)
Calories from fat	166.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.48g	28%
Cholesterol	139.24mg	46%
Sodium	998.82mg	42%
Potassium	828.43mg	18%
Total Carbs	24.22g	8%
Sugars	1.42g	6%
Dietary Fiber	2.19g	9%
Protein	50.17g	100%
Vitamin C	13.9mg	23%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	58.6mg	325%
Calcium	55.8mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	108.6 Kcal (455 kJ)
Calories from fat	39.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.39g	28%
Cholesterol	33.06mg	46%
Sodium	237.17mg	42%
Potassium	196.71mg	18%
Total Carbs	5.75g	8%
Sugars	0.34g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.52g	9%
Protein	11.91g	100%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	23%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	12%
Iron	13.9mg	325%
Calcium	13.2mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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