Baked Chicken & Halloumi with Spiced Chickpeas- So Good #quickmeals

halloumi cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella cheese

Feta provides a tangy flavor while mozzarella is more affordable.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken thighs

Chicken breast is leaner, while bone-in thighs are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier, while canola is cost-effective.

canned chickpeas

🥗Healthier: dried chickpeas

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Dried chickpeas are healthier when cooked from scratch, while canned beans are cheaper alternatives.

Toast 2 teaspoons of cumin seeds, 2 teaspoons of coriander seeds, and 0.5 teaspoon of caraway seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for about a minute until fragrant.

Transfer the toasted seeds to a mortar and pestle, add 1.5 tablespoons of dried chili, and crush everything together until smooth.

Mix in 2 tablespoons of smoked paprika and 1 teaspoon of salt, stirring until fully combined to create the spice blend.

Drain and rinse 1 can (400g) of chickpeas and place them in a bowl.

Add 1.5 tablespoons of rapeseed oil and 1.5 tablespoons of the spice blend to the chickpeas, stir to coat, and set aside for 30 minutes to marinate.

Roughly chop 1 bell pepper and rinse 250g of baby tomatoes, keeping them whole.

Slice 125g of halloumi cheese into 1 cm thick slices.

In a roasting tray, place 2 chicken breasts, followed by the baby tomatoes, sliced bell pepper, and halloumi slices.

Drizzle with 1.5 tablespoons of rapeseed oil and season with salt and black pepper.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) and place the tray in the oven to cook for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, remove the tray, stir everything, and add the marinated chickpeas.

Return the tray to the oven for another 15 to 20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked, halloumi is golden, and tomatoes are blistered.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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