eCook Meal
Paprika Chicken & Charred Zucchini
with an apple salad
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.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
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 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
Place the sliced Apple in a bowl with the lemon juice. Toss to coat the apple slices. Then toss through the shredded salad leaves and season. 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 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
Place the sliced Apple in a bowl with the lemon juice. Toss to coat the apple slices. Then toss through the shredded salad leaves and season. 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 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
Place the sliced Apple in a bowl with the lemon juice. Toss to coat the apple slices. Then toss through the shredded salad leaves and season. 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 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
Place the sliced Apple in a bowl with the lemon juice. Toss to coat the apple slices. Then toss through the shredded salad leaves and season. 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!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R162.62
for 4 servings · R40.65 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Free-range Chicken Breasts needs 4Sliced Free Range Smoked Chicken Breast 140 g R42.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R42.99
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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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Apples needs 2Freeze Dried Apple 10 g R19.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R19.99
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Pumpkin Seeds needs 20 gPumpkin Seeds 250 g 250 g at R89.99 · 8% of packR7.20
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Sour Cream needs 125 mlSour Cream 250 ml 250 ml at R36.99 · 50% of packR18.50
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Lemon Juice needs 40 mlLemon Juice 500 ml 500 ml at R29.99 · 8% of packR2.40
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Ground Paprika needs 20 mlPop! Chip Smoked Paprika And Chipotle Flavoured Popped Corn Chips 28 g R10.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R10.99
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Baby Marrow needs 600 gButternut, Cauliflower & Baby Marrows 450 g 450 g at R41.99 · 1.33× packR55.99
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- NOMU Cajun Rub
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Paprika Chicken & Charred Zucchini?
The preparation time for Paprika Chicken & Charred Zucchini with an apple salad is between 20 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Paprika Chicken & Charred Zucchini with an apple salad?
The total time required to make Paprika Chicken & Charred Zucchini with an apple salad is between 30 and 45 minutes.
How many servings does Paprika Chicken & Charred Zucchini provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Paprika Chicken & Charred Zucchini?
Apple, Baby Marrow, Chicken, Chicken Breast, Lemon Juice, NOMU Cajun Rub, Paprika, Pumpkin Seeds, Salad Leaves, Sour Cream
What is the nutritional information of Paprika Chicken & Charred Zucchini?
Calories: 424, Carbs: 38 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 41.9 grams, Sugar: 25 grams, Salt: 480.2 grams
How do I prepare Paprika 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. 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: Place the sliced apple in a bowl with the lemon juice. Toss to coat the apple slices. Then toss through the shredded salad leaves and season. In a small bowl, loosen the sour cream with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency. 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 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.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Paprika Chicken & Charred Zucchini?
Apple, Baby Marrow, Chicken, Chicken Breast, Lemon Juice, NOMU Cajun Rub, Paprika, Pumpkin Seeds, Salad Leaves, Sour Cream
How many calories does Paprika Chicken & Charred Zucchini have?
424 calories
How much fat content does Paprika Chicken & Charred Zucchini have?
grams