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Middle Eastern · Salad

Herb-heavy Chicken Breast Salad with cumin and coriander

The kind of Middle Eastern plate you make on repeat. cumin and coriander, a proper braise, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.6 from 4,014 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook120 min
Serves2
LevelAdvanced
Free to cook
Herb-heavy Chicken Breast Salad with cumin and coriander
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the cumin and coriander elements, and pat the chicken breast dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the chicken breast. Lower the heat, cover, and braise gently until everything is meltingly tender.

Stir in the tahini and the rest of the cumin and coriander flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the sweetcorn along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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