Fresh, zesty, and oh-so-satisfying! This lemon garlic chicken is tender, juicy, and bursting with flavour, perfectly paired with garlicky grilled pumpkin wedges. Add a refreshing cucumber salad for crunch, and you’ve got a wholesome, vibrant meal that’ll have everyone coming back food more. No BBQ? No worries! Just follow the oven method.
This recipe is under 650kcal per serving and under 40g carbohydrates per serving.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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1
Cucumber
2 clove
Garlic
½
Lemon
1 packet
Chicken Thigh
1 sachet
Garlic & Herb Seasoning
1 packet
peeled pumpkin pieces
1 packet
Mixed Salad Leaves
olive oil
20 g
butter
(Contains: Milk; )
• Preheat BBQ to high heat. • Slice cucumber into half-moons. Finely chop garlic. Zest lemon to get a good pinch, then cut into wedges. • In a medium bowl, combine chicken thigh, garlic & herb seasoning, lemon zest and a drizzle of olive oil. • Spread peeled pumpkin pieces (see ingredients) over a large microwave-safe plate. Cover with a damp paper towel. • Microwave pumpkin on high, 5 minutes. • Drain any excess liquid. Brush both sides with oil and season with salt and pepper.
• When BBQ is hot, grill pumpkin on BBQ flat plate, turning occasionally, until tender and slightly charred, 4-5 minutes. • Transfer to a large bowl and cover to keep warm.
NO BBQ? Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced. Place peeled pumpkin pieces on a lined oven tray. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and toss to coat. Spread out evenly, then roast until tender, 20-25 minutes.
• Add chicken to BBQ grill plate and cook, turning occasionally, until charred and cooked through (when no longer pink inside), 8-12 minutes.
NO BBQ? In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken thigh, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 14-16 minutes
• Meanwhile, place garlic, the butter and a pinch of salt in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 10 second bursts until melted. • Add melted garlic butter to the bowl with pumpkin and gently toss to combine.
• In a second large bowl, combine cucumber, mixed salad leaves, a generous squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of olive oil. Season to taste.
• Slice chicken. • Divide zesty grilled chicken, garlic butter pumpkin wedges and cucumber salad between plates. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges. Enjoy!