Lemon-Spiced Chicken With Chickpeas Recipe

Name: Lemon-Spiced Chicken With Chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sunflower oil; 1 onion, halved and thinly sliced; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks; 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half; 1 teaspoon ground cilantro; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 lemon, juice and zest of; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained; 7 fluid ounces chicken stock; 8 ounces spinach

Servings: persons

1
Heat the oil in a large frying pan.
2
Fry the onion gently for five minutes.
3
Turn up the heat and add the chicken.
4
Fry for about 3 minutes until golden.
5
Stir in the spices and the lemon zest and fry for 1 more minute.
6
Tip in the chickpeas and stock.
7
Put the lid on and simmer for 5 minutes.
8
Season to taste and then tip in spinach and re-cover.
9
Leave the spinach to wilt for 2 minutes and then stir through.
10
Squeeze over the lemon juice just before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon sunflower oil, 1 onion, halved and thinly sliced, 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks, 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half, and more.

Yes, Lemon-Spiced Chicken With Chickpeas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Lemon-Spiced Chicken With Chickpeas

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Variations & substitutions

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