Here is a taste of the Middle East right in your own kitchen. Don’t be put off by the larger than normal list of ingredients, it is still simple and easy to make.

Serves: 2 adults and 2 children Prep Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 20 minutes
1 clove garlic crushed
1 teaspoon ground corriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon olive oil
70 grams natural yoghurt
rice or couscous
2 ripe tomatos chopped
1/4 cucmber chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
3 spring onions finely chopped
6 pitted black olives sliced
1/2 juice of a lemon
2 chicken breasts weighing 125g each
  1. Pre-heat the grill to medium.
  2. If serving with rice, place in a pan with boiling water, cover and simmer.
  3. Mix together the coriander, cumin garlic, olive oil and yoghurt in a small bowl.
  4. Add the chicken breasts to the yoghurt and spice mix. Turn until well coated.
  5. Grill the chicken for 15-20 minutes, turning half way. The chicken will be slightly charred on the outside when cooked inside.
  6. If serving with couscous, place in a bowl, add enough boiling water to cover. Cover the bowl with cling film and leave for 5-8 minutes. It will be cooked when all the water has been absorbed and the couscous is soft. Fluff it up with a fork.
  7. Mix your rice or couscous with the cucumber, tomato, mint, spring onion, olives and lemon juice.

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