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Middle Eastern Chicken & Broccoli Magic Meal

Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 hungry food lover

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken thigh or small breast fillets
  • 250 g frozen broccoli
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 1 teaspoon preserved lemon diced (optional)
  • handful roast pistachios chopped
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

for AIR FRYER

  • Line 1/2 your air fryer basket with baking paper so the broccoli won't fall through the holes. Cover with frozen broccoli in a single layer. Place chicken on the wire next to the broccoli making sure the chicken is spread out in a single layer.
  • Set the air fryer to 200C (400F). Cook for 10 minutes.
  • When the timer goes, check the chicken. - it may need a few minutes longer depending on how thick the fillets were.

for OVEN

  • Turn your oven to 250C (480F). Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper.
  • Place chicken on the tray. Place the frozen broccoli next to the chicken.
  • Pop tray in the oven and set your timer for 12 minutes. Put your feet up.
  • When the timer goes, check the chicken. - it may need a few minutes longer depending on your oven.

To serve (both methods)

  • Mix tahini with 2 tablespoons water and a pinch of salt to make the sauce.
  • When the chicken is cooked and the broccoli is hot. Place in a bowl. Drizzle over the tahini sauce.
  • Sprinkle over roast pistachios and preserved lemon (if using).