eCook Meal
Chicken & Creamy Green Sauce
with charred baby marrow & crispy chickpeas
The gorgeous green sauce you are about to make is the perfect addition to any salad that needs a bit of je ne sais quoi, Chef! Pan-fried garlicky peas are blended with yoghurt, which is poured over nutty chickpeas, juicy chicken slices, onion wedges & lightly charred baby marrow. Served with fresh salad leaves.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
CHICK & Onion
Place a pan over medium-high heat. Lightly coat the Chickpeas and onion with cooking spray or a drizzle of oil (optional). When hot, fry the chickpeas and onion until crispy and golden, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). If the chickpeas start to pop out, use a lid to rein them in. Remove from the pan and season. Alternatively: Air fry at 200°C until cooked through and crispy, 15-20 minutes (shifting halfway).
MARROWS
Return the pan to medium-high heat and lightly coat the baby marrow with cooking spray or a drizzle of oil (optional). Fry the baby marrow until lightly charred, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
Chicken
Return the pan to medium heat. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel and lightly coat with cooking spray or a drizzle of oil (optional). When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. During the final 30-60 seconds, spice the chicken with the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside.
CREAMY GREEN SAUCE
Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat and lightly coat with cooking spray or a drizzle of oil (optional). When hot, fry the Peas and the garlic until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the pan and add to the blender along with the yoghurt and 2 [4]|#7DA0D7 tbsp of water. Pulse until a smooth sauce. Remove from the blender, season, and set aside. Alternatively: Add the garlicky peas and the yoghurt to a bowl. Mash with a fork or a potato masher until combined. Loosen with 2 [4]|#7DA0D7 tbsp of water, mix to combine and season.
DINNER IS SERVED
Combine the salad leaves with the Chickpeas and onions. Make a bed of the green sauce, top with the loaded chickpeas, the baby marrow pieces, and the chicken. Well done, Chef!
CHICK & Onion
Place a pan over medium-high heat. Lightly coat the Chickpeas and onion with cooking spray or a drizzle of oil (optional). When hot, fry the chickpeas and onion until crispy and golden, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). If the chickpeas start to pop out, use a lid to rein them in. Remove from the pan and season. Alternatively: Air fry at 200°C until cooked through and crispy, 15-20 minutes (shifting halfway).
MARROWS
Return the pan to medium-high heat and lightly coat the baby marrow with cooking spray or a drizzle of oil (optional). Fry the baby marrow until lightly charred, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
Chicken
Return the pan to medium heat. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel and lightly coat with cooking spray or a drizzle of oil (optional). When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. During the final 30-60 seconds, spice the chicken with the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside.
CREAMY GREEN SAUCE
Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat and lightly coat with cooking spray or a drizzle of oil (optional). When hot, fry the Peas and the garlic until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the pan and add to the blender along with the yoghurt and 2 [4]|#7DA0D7 tbsp of water. Pulse until a smooth sauce. Remove from the blender, season, and set aside. Alternatively: Add the garlicky peas and the yoghurt to a bowl. Mash with a fork or a potato masher until combined. Loosen with 2 [4]|#7DA0D7 tbsp of water, mix to combine and season.
DINNER IS SERVED
Combine the salad leaves with the Chickpeas and onions. Make a bed of the green sauce, top with the loaded chickpeas, the baby marrow pieces, and the chicken. Well done, Chef!
CHICK & Onion
Place a pan over medium-high heat. Lightly coat the Chickpeas and onion with cooking spray or a drizzle of oil (optional). When hot, fry the chickpeas and onions until crispy and golden, 10-12 minutes (shifting occasionally). If the chickpeas start to pop out, use a lid to rein them in. Remove from the pan and season. Alternatively: Air fry at 200°C until cooked through and crispy, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway).
MARROWS
Return the pan to medium-high heat and lightly coat the baby marrow with cooking spray or a drizzle of oil (optional). Fry the baby marrow until lightly charred, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
Chicken
Return the pan to medium heat. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel and lightly coat with cooking spray or a drizzle of oil (optional). When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. During the final 30-60 seconds, spice the chicken with the NOMU rub. You may need to do this step in batches. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside.
CREAMY GREEN SAUCE
Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat and lightly coat with cooking spray or a drizzle of oil (optional). When hot, fry the Peas and the garlic until fragrant, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan and add to the blender along with the yoghurt and 6 [8]|#7DA0D7 tbsp of water. Pulse until a smooth sauce. Remove from the blender, season, and set aside. Alternatively: Add the garlicky peas and the yoghurt to a bowl. Mash with a fork or a potato masher until combined. Loosen with 6 [8]|#7DA0D7 tbsp of water, mix to combine and season.
DINNER IS SERVED
Combine the salad leaves with the Chickpeas and onions. Make a bed of the green sauce, top with the loaded chickpeas, the baby marrow pieces, and the chicken. Well done, Chef!
CHICK & Onion
Place a pan over medium-high heat. Lightly coat the Chickpeas and onion with cooking spray or a drizzle of oil (optional). When hot, fry the chickpeas and onions until crispy and golden, 10-12 minutes (shifting occasionally). If the chickpeas start to pop out, use a lid to rein them in. Remove from the pan and season. Alternatively: Air fry at 200°C until cooked through and crispy, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway).
MARROWS
Return the pan to medium-high heat and lightly coat the baby marrow with cooking spray or a drizzle of oil (optional). Fry the baby marrow until lightly charred, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
Chicken
Return the pan to medium heat. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel and lightly coat with cooking spray or a drizzle of oil (optional). When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. During the final 30-60 seconds, spice the chicken with the NOMU rub. You may need to do this step in batches. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside.
CREAMY GREEN SAUCE
Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat and lightly coat with cooking spray or a drizzle of oil (optional). When hot, fry the Peas and the garlic until fragrant, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan and add to the blender along with the yoghurt and 6 [8]|#7DA0D7 tbsp of water. Pulse until a smooth sauce. Remove from the blender, season, and set aside. Alternatively: Add the garlicky peas and the yoghurt to a bowl. Mash with a fork or a potato masher until combined. Loosen with 6 [8]|#7DA0D7 tbsp of water, mix to combine and season.
DINNER IS SERVED
Combine the salad leaves with the Chickpeas and onions. Make a bed of the green sauce, top with the loaded chickpeas, the baby marrow pieces, and the chicken. Well done, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R121.53
for 4 servings · R30.38 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Baby Marrow needs 400 gButternut, Cauliflower & Baby Marrows 450 g 450 g at R41.99 · 89% of packR37.32
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Salad Leaves needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
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Garlic Cloves needs 2Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Peas needs 200 gSplit Pea Soup Mix 750 g 750 g at R42.99 · 27% of packR11.46
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets needs 600 gFree Range Chicken Stock Chunks Avg 800 g 800 g at R27.99 · 75% of packR20.99
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Chickpeas needs 240 gChilli, Chickpea & Butternut Soup Mix 600 g 600 g at R42.99 · 40% of packR17.20
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- NOMU Roast Rub
- Greek Yoghurt
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Chicken & Creamy Green Sauce?
The preparation time for Chicken & Creamy Green Sauce with charred baby marrow & crispy chickpeas is between 20 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Chicken & Creamy Green Sauce with charred baby marrow & crispy chickpeas?
The total time required to make Chicken & Creamy Green Sauce with charred baby marrow & crispy chickpeas is between 35 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does Chicken & Creamy Green Sauce provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Chicken & Creamy Green Sauce?
Baby Marrow, Chickpeas, Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Greek Yoghurt, NOMU Roast Rub, Onion, Onions, Peas, Salad Leaves
What is the nutritional information of Chicken & Creamy Green Sauce?
Calories: 450, Carbs: 37 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 51 grams, Sugar: 10 grams, Salt: 350 grams
How do I prepare Chicken & Creamy Green Sauce?
DINNER IS SERVED: Combine the salad leaves with the chickpeas and onions. Make a bed of the green sauce, top with the loaded chickpeas, the baby marrow pieces, and the chicken. Well done, Chef! CREAMY GREEN SAUCE: Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat and lightly coat with cooking spray or a drizzle of oil (optional). When hot, fry the peas and the garlic until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the pan and add to the blender along with the yoghurt and 2 [4]|#7DA0D7 tbsp of water. Pulse until a smooth sauce. Remove from the blender, season, and set aside. Alternatively: Add the garlicky peas and the yoghurt to a bowl. Mash with a fork or a potato masher until combined. Loosen with 2 [4]|#7DA0D7 tbsp of water, mix to combine and season. CHICKEN: Return the pan to medium heat. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel and lightly coat with cooking spray or a drizzle of oil (optional). When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. During the final 30-60 seconds, spice the chicken with the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside. MARROWS: Return the pan to medium-high heat and lightly coat the baby marrow with cooking spray or a drizzle of oil (optional). Fry the baby marrow until lightly charred, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season. CHICK & ONION: Place a pan over medium-high heat. Lightly coat the chickpeas and onion with cooking spray or a drizzle of oil (optional). When hot, fry the chickpeas and onion until crispy and golden, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). If the chickpeas start to pop out, use a lid to rein them in. Remove from the pan and season. Alternatively: Air fry at 200°C until cooked through and crispy, 15-20 minutes (shifting halfway).
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Chicken & Creamy Green Sauce?
Baby Marrow, Chickpeas, Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Greek Yoghurt, NOMU Roast Rub, Onion, Onions, Peas, Salad Leaves
How many calories does Chicken & Creamy Green Sauce have?
450 calories
How much fat content does Chicken & Creamy Green Sauce have?
grams