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Chicken Youvetsi & Greek-Style Cos Salad

Chicken Youvetsi & Greek-Style Cos Salad

with Risoni & Lemon
Julian Pauncz
Julian PaunczUpdated on November 06, 2026
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Calories
: 
548 kcal
Protein
: 
45.8g protein
Total
: 
25 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Gluten
  • Wheat
  • Soy
  • Wheat
  • Gluten
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Eggs

Plump, juicy chicken are simmered in a rich, oregano and paprika-spiced tomato sauce with tender risoni pasta in this delicious take on a traditional Greek youvetsi on the stove. Paired with a crisp cos lettuce salad dressed with fresh lemon, this bright yet comforting dish brings the vibrant flavours of a Mediterranean seaside taverna right to your home.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1

Cos Lettuce

½

Red Onion

2

Garlic

1

Lemon

1 sachet

Paprika Spice Blend

(May be present: Soy, Wheat, Gluten)

1 packet

Tomato Paste

1 sachet

Dried oregano

1 sachet

Vegetable Stock Powder

1 packet

Risoni

(Contains: Gluten, Wheat May be present: Eggs, Soy)

300 g

Diced Chicken

1 packet

Parsley

Not included in your delivery

1 drizzle

olive oil

2 cup

boiling water

Energy (kJ)2290 kJ
Calories548 kcal
Fat9.2 g
of which saturates2.3 g
Carbohydrate67.2 g
of which sugars9.7 g
Dietary Fibre7.3 g
Protein45.8 g
Sodium813 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
•Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

1
  • Finely shred cos lettuce.
  • Finely chop onion (see ingredients) and garlic.
  • Zest lemon to get a pinch, then slice lemon into wedges.
Start the youvetsi
2

• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4-5 minutes.
• Add paprika spice blend, garlic, lemon zest, tomato paste and half the dried oregano. Cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.

Finish the youvetsi
3

• To the pan, add vegetable stock powder and the boiling water. Bring to the boil.
• Add risoni and cook until ‘al dente’, 6-8 minutes.

TIP: ‘Al dente’ risoni is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre.
TIP: If needed, add a splash of water to loosen the risoni.

Cook the chicken
4

• In a second large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Add diced chicken and cook until pink and starting to curl up, 4-5 minutes.
• Remove from heat, then add a good squeeze of lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Toss the salad
5
  • In a large bowl, combine cos, the remaining dried oregano, a drizzle of olive oil and generous squeeze of lemon juice. Season to taste. 
Finish & serve
6

• Divide youvetsi between bowls, then top with prawns. Tear over parsley.
• Serve with Greek-style cos salad and any remaining lemon wedges. Enjoy!

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