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Citrus Marinated Grilled Chicken with Hummus and Mashed Freekeh
143
Calories/Per 100g1
ServesChicken breast marinated with mezete hummus, lemon juice, orange juice and black pepper promises a taste like no other once baked. Serve the crunchy yet tender chicken with roasted cherry tomatoes and potatoes and a side dish of cracked wheat and a side dish of hummus mashed freekeh.
Ingredients
135g mezete Classic Hummus
2 Chicken Breasts
For the Chicken Marinade:
1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
2 Tbsp Orange Juice
Dash of Black Pepper
For the Mashed Freekeh:
1/4 pack mezete Classic Hummus (135g)
1/2 Cup Freekeh
1 Onion, chopped
3 Baby Potatoes
Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil (for frying)
Shallots (for garnish)
Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
How to make
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Step 1. Prepare the Chicken:
Wash the chicken breasts, drain, and pat them dry with a paper towel.
In a bowl, mix the marinade ingredients (lemon juice, orange juice, and black pepper). Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for up to 5 hours. -
Step 2. Grill the Chicken:
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and bake for 1 hour or until cooked through and tender.
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Step 3. Cook the Freekeh:
In a frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and fry until softened. Add the freekeh, salt, and black pepper, then cover with water. Cook over low heat until the water is fully absorbed. Let the freekeh cool completely.
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Step 4. Prepare the Mashed Freekeh:
Once cooled, mix the cooked freekeh with 1/4 pack mezete Classic Hummus. Shape the mixture into a dome and spread it onto the serving plate.
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Step 5. Assemble the Dish
Place the grilled chicken on the plate alongside the mashed freekeh. Add roasted baby potatoes and roasted cherry tomatoes.
Garnish
Garnish with chopped shallots before serving