We're predicting a flurry of excitement when this delectable creation hits the table! With a topping of caramelised onion and pesto dressing, it's got flavour to burn and we've added wholesome roasted veggies and couscous to seal the deal.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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1 sachet
Garlic & Herb Seasoning
1 sachet
Vegetable Stock Powder
640 g
Chicken Thigh
1 packet
Couscous
(Contains: Wheat, Gluten; )
1 packet
Baby Leaves
1
Red Onion
1
White Turnip
1
Carrot
1 packet
Creamy Pesto Dressing
(Contains: Soy; )
1
Lemon
• Preheat air fryer to 200°C. Boil the kettle. Cut white turnip and carrot into bite-sized chunks.
• In a medium bowl, combine turnip, carrot, season with salt and pepper and a drizzle of olive oil.
• Place veggies evenly into air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes. Shake the basket, then cook until tender, a further 5-10 minutes.
TIP: No air fryer? Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced. Prep veggies as above and place on a lined oven tray. Spread out evenly, then roast until tender, 25-30 minutes.
• While the veggies are cooking, zest lemon to get a pinch and slice into wedges. Thinly slice onion (see ingredients).
• In a large bowl, combine chicken thigh, garlic & herb seasoning, a squeeze of lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil and season. Set aside.
• Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook onion, stirring, until softened, 5-6 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium. • Add the balsamic vinegar, water and brown sugar and mix well. Cook until dark and sticky, 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
• Wipe out the frying pan, then return to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook chicken, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 14-16 minute (Cook in batches if your pan is getting crowded).
TIP: Chicken is cooked through when it's no longer pink inside.
• While the chicken is cooking, place couscous in a medium heatproof bowl, add vegetable stock powder and the butter.
• Add the boiling water (3/4 cup for 2 people / 11/2 cups for 4 people) and stir to combine. Immediately cover with a plate and leave for 5 minutes. Fluff up with a fork.
• When the couscous is done, add baby leaves, roasted veggies, lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon juice. Toss to combine.
• Divide root veggie couscous between bowls. Top with garlic chicken (slice if preferred) and caramelised onion.
• Drizzle over creamy pesto dressing. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges. Enjoy!