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Crisp Cajun Chicken with Chickpea and Garlic Mash

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Serves: 4

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • grated rind of 1 lime
  • 8 large chicken tenderloins
  • 2 x 400g cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove crushed garlic
  • 100g Western Star Butter
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • fresh coriander sprigs, to serve

Method:

Combine breadcrumbs, seasoning and lime rind in a large bowl. Dip tenderloins into mixture, coat well, shaking off excess. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Pour boiling water over the chickpeas and stand for 5 minutes. Drain. Blend chickpeas, lemon juice and garlic in a food processor until smooth, gradually pour in 75g melted Western Star Butter in a slow, thin stream, while motor is running.

 Melt remaining butter and oil in a frypan and shallow fry chicken until golden and cooked. Serve chicken on a bed of chickpea mash, garnished liberally with coriander.

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Hints:

The Chickpea & Garlic Mash also makes a delicious warm dip served with fresh pita bread.

The Mash can also be made ahead of time and warmed in a microwave before serving.

Chicken can be crumbed ahead and kept refrigerated until required.
Use 12 smaller tenderloins if desired.

Photo: Crisp Cajun Chicken with Chickpea and Garlic Mash