You will learn not one, but two great cooking tips with this recipe, Chef! Firstly, dry toast spices by frying in a pan before adding rice and boiling for enhanced flavour. Secondly, feta isn’t just for crumbling! Coat in cornflour, then fry until golden and plate up with the spiced rice, garlic bell peppers, juicy chicken, and drizzles of a sweet vinaigrette.
Crispy Feta & Zesty Pepper Chicken
Crispy Feta & Zesty Pepper Chicken
with bell pepper & fresh basil
Hands on Time: 20 - 35 minutes
Overall Time: 35 - 50 minutes
Ingredients:
- Bell Pepper
- Bell Peppers
- Chicken
- Cornflour
- Dried Chilli Flakes
- Free-range Chicken Breast
- Free-range Chicken Breasts
- Fresh Basil
- Garlic Clove
- Garlic Cloves
- Lemon Juice
- Onion
- Onions
- Spice Mix
- Traditional Feta Block
- Traditional Feta Blocks
- White Basmati Rice
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Sugar/Sweetener/Honey
- Paper Towel
- Butter
SPICED RICE
Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion, the spice mix, and the chilli flakes (to taste) until golden, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the rinsed rice and 150ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
GARLICKY PEPPERS
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the pepper strips with the grated garlic until lightly charred, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
FRIED FETA
Coat the feta block in the Cornflour. Return the pan to medium heat with a generous drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the feta until golden and crisp, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel.
GOLDEN Chicken
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil, if necessary. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste the chicken with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan, reserving the pan juices, and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
SIMPLE, SWEET VINAIGRETTE
In a bowl, combine the lemon juice with a generous drizzle of olive oil, a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning.
SET THE TABLE
Plate up the rice. Top with the sliced Chicken, all the pan juices, the crispy feta, and the charred peppers. Drizzle over the vinaigrette and garnish with the sliced basil.
SPICED RICE
Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion, the spice mix, and the chilli flakes (to taste) until golden, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the rinsed rice and 300ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
GARLICKY PEPPERS
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the pepper strips with the grated garlic until lightly charred, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
FRIED FETA
Coat the feta blocks in the Cornflour. Return the pan to medium heat with a generous drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the feta until golden and crisp, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel.
GOLDEN Chicken
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil, if necessary. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste the chicken with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan, reserving the pan juices, and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
SIMPLE, SWEET VINAIGRETTE
In a bowl, combine the lemon juice with a generous drizzle of olive oil, a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning.
SET THE TABLE
Plate up the rice. Top with the sliced Chicken, all the pan juices, the crispy feta, and the charred peppers. Drizzle over the vinaigrette and garnish with the sliced basil.
SPICED RICE
Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion, the spice mix, and the chilli flakes (to taste) until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the rinsed rice and 450ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
GARLICKY PEPPERS
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the pepper strips with the grated garlic until lightly charred, 4-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
FRIED FETA
Coat the feta blocks in the Cornflour. Return the pan to medium heat with a generous drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the feta until golden and crisp, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel.
GOLDEN Chicken
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil, if necessary. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste the chicken with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan, reserving the pan juices, and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
SIMPLE, SWEET VINAIGRETTE
In a bowl, combine the lemon juice with a generous drizzle of olive oil, a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning.
SET THE TABLE
Plate up the rice. Top with the sliced Chicken, all the pan juices, the crispy feta, and the charred peppers. Drizzle over the vinaigrette and garnish with the sliced basil.
SPICED RICE
Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion, the spice mix, and the chilli flakes (to taste) until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the rinsed rice and 600ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
GARLICKY PEPPERS
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the pepper strips with the grated garlic until lightly charred, 4-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
FRIED FETA
Coat the feta blocks in the Cornflour. Return the pan to medium heat with a generous drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the feta until golden and crisp, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel.
GOLDEN Chicken
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil, if necessary. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste the chicken with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan, reserving the pan juices, and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
SIMPLE, SWEET VINAIGRETTE
In a bowl, combine the lemon juice with a generous drizzle of olive oil, a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning.
SET THE TABLE
Plate up the rice. Top with the sliced Chicken, all the pan juices, the crispy feta, and the charred peppers. Drizzle over the vinaigrette and garnish with the sliced basil.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Crispy Feta & Zesty Pepper Chicken?
The preparation time for Crispy Feta & Zesty Pepper Chicken with bell pepper & fresh basil is between 20 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Crispy Feta & Zesty Pepper Chicken with bell pepper & fresh basil?
The total time required to make Crispy Feta & Zesty Pepper Chicken with bell pepper & fresh basil is between 35 and 50 minutes.
How many servings does Crispy Feta & Zesty Pepper Chicken provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Crispy Feta & Zesty Pepper Chicken?
Bell Pepper, Bell Peppers, Chicken, Cornflour, Dried Chilli Flakes, Free-range Chicken Breast, Free-range Chicken Breasts, Fresh Basil, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Lemon Juice, Onion, Onions, Spice Mix, Traditional Feta Block, Traditional Feta Blocks, White Basmati Rice
What is the nutritional information of Crispy Feta & Zesty Pepper Chicken?
Calories: 874, Carbs: 99 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 60.3 grams, Sugar: 10.4 grams, Salt: 1237 grams
How do I prepare Crispy Feta & Zesty Pepper Chicken?
FRIED FETA: Coat the feta blocks in the cornflour. Return the pan to medium heat with a generous drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the feta until golden and crisp, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel. SPICED RICE: Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced onion, the spice mix, and the chilli flakes (to taste) until golden, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the rinsed rice and 300ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover. GARLICKY PEPPERS: Place a pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the pepper strips with the grated garlic until lightly charred, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. GOLDEN CHICKEN: Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil, if necessary. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste the chicken with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan, reserving the pan juices, and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning. SIMPLE, SWEET VINAIGRETTE: In a bowl, combine the lemon juice with a generous drizzle of olive oil, a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. SET THE TABLE: Plate up the rice. Top with the sliced chicken, all the pan juices, the crispy feta, and the charred peppers. Drizzle over the vinaigrette and garnish with the sliced basil.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Crispy Feta & Zesty Pepper Chicken?
Bell Pepper, Bell Peppers, Chicken, Cornflour, Dried Chilli Flakes, Free-range Chicken Breast, Free-range Chicken Breasts, Fresh Basil, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Lemon Juice, Onion, Onions, Spice Mix, Traditional Feta Block, Traditional Feta Blocks, White Basmati Rice
How many calories does Crispy Feta & Zesty Pepper Chicken have?
874 calories
How much fat content does Crispy Feta & Zesty Pepper Chicken have?
grams
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