Womens_Health_Australia_December_2016

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GARDEN


PARTY


Found: four super salads


packed with protein and grains;


they make satisfying sides or


can take centrestage


X4 chicken breasts
X1 small bunch thyme,
leaves chopped
X1 small bunch rosemary,
leaves chopped
X2 lemons, cut into quarters
lengthways
X6 cloves garlic
XExtra virgin olive oil
X8 artichokes, outer leaves
removed, trimmed and
peeled, and cut into
quarters
X250g red quinoa, cooked
X200g rocket
XSalt
X100g parmesan
XDressing suggestion: basil
and rocket pesto


  1. Mix the chicken with the
    herbs, the zest and juice of
    1 lemon (reserve a quarter),
    the garlic and a splash of
    olive oil. Cover; chill for at
    least 2 hours.

  2. Rub artichokes with
    reserved lemon, drizzle with
    oil and cook in a loosely
    covered non-metallic
    dish with 100ml water at
    200°C for 20–25 mins.

  3. Grill the chicken over
    a low heat for about 20
    mins, until golden brown.

  4. Drizzle the remaining
    lemon quarters with oil,
    season and grill until they
    colour slightly. Toss with the
    quinoa, artichokes, rocket,
    a little oil and seasoning.
    Top with shaved parmesan
    and thick slices of chicken.


MARINATED CHICKEN
WITH ARTICHOKES,
GRILLED LEMON
AND RED QUINOA
2343kJ / 5G SAT FAT / 7G SUGAR
SERVES 4

164 womenshealth.com.au DECEMBER 2016


W H Y
EAT THIS?
Artichokes are
great gallbladder
soothers to
offset festive
indulgence.
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