Herby Chicken & Roast Sesame Pumpkin Salad
with Garlicky Almond Crumb & Mayonnaise
- Sesame
- Almond
- Gluten(Wheat)
- Eggs
- May contain traces of allergens
- Fish
- Wheat
- Traces of Cashew
- Almond
- Sesame
- Soy
Make way for this hearty main meal salad in your dinner rotation. With mildly spiced herby chicken and a dollop of creamy mayo, this plate of bountiful, sweet roasted pumpkin and beetroot will change the way you look at veggies! *This recipe is under 650kcal per serving and under 30g carbohydrates per serving.*
Ingredients
1
beetroot
1 packet
peeled pumpkin pieces
1 sachet
sesame seeds
(Contains: Sesame; )
1 packet
roasted almonds
(Contains: Almond; )
2 clove
garlic
½ sachet
Garlic & Herb Seasoning
½ packet
panko breadcrumbs
(Contains: Gluten(Wheat); )
1 bag
baby spinach leaves
1 packet
mayonnaise
(Contains: Eggs; May be present: Fish, Wheat, Cashew, Almond, Sesame, Soy)
1 packet
chicken thigh
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
1 drizzle
white wine vinegar
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Preheat the oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. Cut the beetroot into small chunks. Place the beetroot and peeled & chopped pumpkin on a lined oven tray. Sprinkle over the sesame seeds, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then roast until tender, 20-25 minutes.
TIP: Beetroot stays firm when cooked. It's done when you can pierce it with a fork.
While the veggies are roasting, finely chop the roasted almonds and garlic. Transfer the almonds to a medium bowl. Set aside. In a second medium bowl, combine the garlic & herb seasoning and a drizzle of olive oil. Add the chicken thigh and turn to coat.
Heat a large frying pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the panko breadcrumbs (see ingredients), tossing, until golden, 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Transfer to the bowl with the almonds and toss to combine. Season and set aside.
Wipe out the frying pan, then return to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. When the oil is hot, cook the chicken, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 10-14 minutes. Remove from the heat.
TIP: The spice blend will char slightly in the pan, this adds to the flavour!
Add the baby spinach leaves and a drizzle of white wine vinegar to the roasted veggies. Gently toss to combine and season to taste.
Slice the herby chicken. Divide the roasted sesame pumpkin salad and chicken between plates. Sprinkle over the garlicky almond crumb. Serve with the mayonnaise.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Customers loved the herby chicken and garlicky almond crumb, with many praising the delicious combination of flavours.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to prepare, with pre-cut pumpkin saving time; some found multiple bowls and steps a bit fiddly.
- Suggestions: Consider reducing the amount of panko crumbs; some found them overwhelming or unnecessary.
- Portions: Several reviewers felt the portion size was small, particularly for families or hungry adults.
- Texture: The crunchy almond crumb added a satisfying texture, though a few found it made the dish dry.
