Looking for a low-carb, high-protein meal to aid muscle repair and recovery?
It’s time to unleash a double protein ‘chick’ kick with plant-based chickpeas and animal-based chicken protein.
This meal option is perfect for lunch or dinner, plus it’s packed with flavour, and it’s easy to make. What more could you ask for?
Ingredients
- 180g skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 1 red chilli, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Lifestyle Food Coconut Oil
- 1 cup Lifestyle Food Dried Chickpeas
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp Lifestyle Food Turmeric powder
- ½ tsp Lifestyle Food Cinnamon powder
- 1 tbsp Lifestyle Food Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Lifestyle Food Roasted Seeds
- Lifestyle Food Himalayan Crystal Salt
- Lifestyle Food Black Pepper
- ½ block feta cheese
Chickpeas are a great source of protein but they are also rich in dietary fibre and various vitamins and minerals.
Method
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Place them on a flat baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle spices. Roast at 180°C for 25-30 minutes.
- In a heated pan, add coconut oil, chopped chilli, salt and pepper and cubed chicken. Fry until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Combine chicken and roasted chickpeas in a bowl.
- Sprinkle with roasted seeds and crumbled feta cheese.
Author: Pedro van Gaalen
When he’s not writing about sport or health and fitness, Pedro is probably out training for his next marathon or ultra-marathon. He’s worked as a fitness professional and as a marketing and comms expert. He now combines his passions in his role as managing editor at Fitness magazine.
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