Whether you call it zucchini (Italian origin), courgette (inspired by French), or baby marrow (uniquely South African), this ingredient will feature in your meal today, Chef. Covered in spicy paprika and lightly charred, this versatile vegetable will share a plate with NOMU Cajun Rub-spiced chicken, a zesty apple salad with pops of toasted pumpkin seeds and a sour cream drizzle.
Cajun Chicken & Charred Zucchini
Cajun Chicken & Charred Zucchini
with an apple salad
Hands on Time: 20 - 35 minutes
Overall Time: 30 - 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- Apple
- Apples
- Baby Marrow
- Chicken
- Free-range Chicken Breast
- Free-range Chicken Breasts
- Ground Paprika
- Lemon Juice
- NOMU Cajun Rub
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Salad Leaves
- Sour Cream
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Sugar/Sweetener/Honey
- Paper Towel
- Butter
PUMPKIN SEEDS
Place the pumpkin seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
CAJUN Chicken
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. 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 and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
ZUCCHINI
Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Coat the baby marrow chunks with the paprika. When hot, fry the chunks until lightly charred and cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the heat and season.
SALAD
Cut ½ the Apple into small cubes. In a salad bowl, combine the lemon juice with 1 tbsp of olive oil, seasoning, and a sweetener. Toss through the apple pieces and the shredded salad leaves. In a small bowl, loosen the sour cream with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency.
TIME TO EAT
Plate up the baby marrow. Side with the loaded apple salad and the cajun Chicken slices. Drizzle over the sour cream and sprinkle the toasted pumpkin seeds over the salad. Dig in, Chef!
PUMPKIN SEEDS
Place the pumpkin seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
CAJUN Chicken
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. 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 and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
ZUCCHINI
Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Coat the baby marrow chunks with the paprika. When hot, fry the chunks until lightly charred and cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the heat and season.
SALAD
Cut the Apple into small cubes. In a salad bowl, combine the lemon juice with 2 tbsp of olive oil, seasoning, and a sweetener. Toss through the apple pieces and the shredded salad leaves. In a small bowl, loosen the sour cream with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency.
TIME TO EAT
Plate up the baby marrow. Side with the loaded apple salad and the cajun Chicken slices. Drizzle over the sour cream and sprinkle the toasted pumpkin seeds over the salad. Dig in, Chef!
PUMPKIN SEEDS
Place the pumpkin seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
CAJUN Chicken
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. 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 and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
ZUCCHINI
Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Coat the baby marrow chunks with the paprika. When hot, fry the chunks until lightly charred and cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the heat and season.
SALAD
Cut 1½ of the Apples into small cubes. In a salad bowl, combine the lemon juice with 3 tbsp of olive oil, seasoning, and a sweetener. Toss through the apple pieces and the shredded salad leaves. In a small bowl, loosen the sour cream with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency.
TIME TO EAT
Plate up the baby marrow. Side with the loaded apple salad and the cajun Chicken slices. Drizzle over the sour cream and sprinkle the toasted pumpkin seeds over the salad. Dig in, Chef!
PUMPKIN SEEDS
Place the pumpkin seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
CAJUN Chicken
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. 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 and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
ZUCCHINI
Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Coat the baby marrow chunks with the paprika. When hot, fry the chunks until lightly charred and cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the heat and season.
SALAD
Cut the Apples into small cubes. In a salad bowl, combine the lemon juice with 4 tbsp of olive oil, seasoning, and a sweetener. Toss through the apple pieces and the shredded salad leaves. In a small bowl, loosen the sour cream with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency.
TIME TO EAT
Plate up the baby marrow. Side with the loaded apple salad and the cajun Chicken slices. Drizzle over the sour cream and sprinkle the toasted pumpkin seeds over the salad. Dig in, Chef!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Cajun Chicken & Charred Zucchini?
The preparation time for Cajun Chicken & Charred Zucchini with an apple salad is between 20 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Cajun Chicken & Charred Zucchini with an apple salad?
The total time required to make Cajun Chicken & Charred Zucchini with an apple salad is between 30 and 45 minutes.
How many servings does Cajun Chicken & Charred Zucchini provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Cajun Chicken & Charred Zucchini?
Apple, Apples, Baby Marrow, Chicken, Free-range Chicken Breast, Free-range Chicken Breasts, Ground Paprika, Lemon Juice, NOMU Cajun Rub, Pumpkin Seeds, Salad Leaves, Sour Cream
What is the nutritional information of Cajun Chicken & Charred Zucchini?
Calories: 395, Carbs: 37 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 41.5 grams, Sugar: 24.9 grams, Salt: 476 grams
How do I prepare Cajun Chicken & Charred Zucchini?
PUMPKIN SEEDS: Place the pumpkin seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. CAJUN CHICKEN: Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. 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 and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning. ZUCCHINI: Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Coat the baby marrow chunks with the paprika. When hot, fry the chunks until lightly charred and cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the heat and season. TIME TO EAT: Plate up the baby marrow. Side with the loaded apple salad and the cajun chicken slices. Drizzle over the sour cream and sprinkle the toasted pumpkin seeds over the salad. Dig in, Chef! SALAD: Cut the apple into small cubes. In a salad bowl, combine the lemon juice with 2 tbsp of olive oil, seasoning, and a sweetener. Toss through the apple pieces and the shredded salad leaves. In a small bowl, loosen the sour cream with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Cajun Chicken & Charred Zucchini?
Apple, Apples, Baby Marrow, Chicken, Free-range Chicken Breast, Free-range Chicken Breasts, Ground Paprika, Lemon Juice, NOMU Cajun Rub, Pumpkin Seeds, Salad Leaves, Sour Cream
How many calories does Cajun Chicken & Charred Zucchini have?
395 calories
How much fat content does Cajun Chicken & Charred Zucchini have?
grams
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