There are plenty of choices for a good risoni out there, but we’re positive we have the winning combination of ingredients that will top the lot! Spiced chicken is combined with courgette in a tomato-based sauce for a hearty and warming meal which is sure to satisfy your tastebuds.
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Courgette
2
Chicken Thigh
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Garlic & Herb Seasoning
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Tomato Paste
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baby leaves
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Rocket leaves
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Kiwi Spice Blend
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Risoni
(Contains Gluten(Wheat); May be present Soy. )
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olive oil
butter
(Contains Milk; )
brown sugar
white wine vinegar
• Boil the kettle. • Half-fill a large saucepan with boiling water and add a generous pinch of salt. • Cook risoni, uncovered, over high heat, until 'al dente', 7-8 minutes. • Reserve some pasta water (1/4 cup for 2 people / 1/2 cup for 4 people). • Drain and return to saucepan.
• Meanwhile, slice courgette into half-moons. • Cut chicken thigh into 2cm chunks. • In a medium bowl, combine chicken, kiwi spice blend, a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
• In a large frying, heat a drizzle of olive oil over high heat. When oil is hot, cook chicken and courgette, tossing occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 5-6 minutes. • Add garlic & herb seasoning, tomato paste and the butter, and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. • Add risoni, baby spinach, the brown sugar and the pasta water. Stir to combine and season with a pinch of pepper.
TIP: Chicken is cooked through when it's no longer pink inside. ~~~~~~~~~~ MODULAR STEP ~~~~~~~~~~ • In a large frying, heat a drizzle of olive oil over high heat. When oil is hot, cook chicken and courgette, tossing occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 5-6 minutes (cook in batches if your pan is getting crowded). • Add garlic & herb seasoning, tomato paste and the butter, and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. • Add risoni, baby spinach, the brown sugar and the pasta water. Stir to combine and season with a pinch of pepper.
TIP: Chicken is cooked through when it's no longer pink inside.
• In a medium bowl, combine rocket leaves and a drizzle of white wine vinegar and olive oil. Season to taste. • Divide chicken and courgette risoni between bowls. • Top with rocket salad. Enjoy!
Little cooks: Help wash and toss the salad veggies!