Griddled chicken thighs with chickpeas
(Makes 4)
4 boneless chicken thighs, skin on
Olive oil, for drizzling
1 x 200g roasted red peppers, drained, cut into strips
1 x 400g tin cooked chickpeas, drained
8–12 caper berries, stalks removed, halved
Small bunch of basil, leaves only, roughly torn
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the dressing
1tsp Dijon mustard
4tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Place a griddle pan over a high heat. Put the chicken on a plate and drizzle with a little olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss well to coat.
Place in the hot griddle pan, skin side down, and cook for 4–5 minutes, until the skin is dark golden, crisp and marked with griddle lines.
Lower the heat and turn the chicken over. Cook for a further 6–8 minutes, turning now and again, until the chicken is cooked through. Remove and set aside to rest for a few minutes. To make the dressing put the mustard into a bowl, add the olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Mix well, then taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
Place the peppers strips, chickpeas and caper berries in a salad bowl and mix well. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
Mix the basil into the chickpea salad, then pour in three-quarters of the dressing. Slice the chicken into chunky slices and place on top of the salad. Toss lightly, drizzle over the remaining dressing and serve.
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