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Chicken, Kale & Black Bean Stew With Feta

"Mexican food isn't always healthy, but this spicy stew is an absolute winner. It's protein packed from lean chicken breast, and the giant couscous and fibre-rich black beans make it super filling. Leafy green kale gives a bit of extra goodness! Serve with a sprinkling of feta and fresh coriander."

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30 min
Serves
2
Level
Easy
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  1. 1.

    Boil a kettle

    Heat a large, wide-based pan (preferably non-stick with a matching lid) with 1 tbsp vegetable oil over a high heat

    Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 2-3 min on each side, or until browned

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, peel and finely chop (or grate) the garlic

    Dissolve 1/2 Knorr chicken stock cube in 650ml boiled water

  3. 3.

    Once browned, add the ground cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (can't handle the heat? Go easy!), chopped garlic and tomato paste 

    Cook for 1-2 min or until fragrant

  4. 4.

    When fragrant, add the chicken stock and giant couscous and cook, covered, for 10-15 min or until the chicken is cooked through (no pink meat!) and the couscous is tender

  5. 5.

    Meanwhile, drain and rinse the black beans

    Chop the limes in half

    Trim, then slice the spring onions

    Chop the coriander roughly, including the stalks

  6. 6.

    Once the chicken is cooked, transfer it to a clean board

    Add the shredded kale and drained black beans to the pan with a pinch of salt

    Give it a good mix up and cook, covered, for 2-3 min or until the kale is wilted and tender

    Meanwhile, shred the chicken apart using two forks – this technique is known as 'pulling'

  7. 7.

    Once everything is cooked, squeeze in the juice of 1/2 lime and give it a good mix up – this is your black bean & kale stew 

  8. 8.

    Serve the shredded chicken over the black bean & kale stew 

    Garnish with the chopped coriander and spring onion

    Crumble over the feta and finish with a grind of black pepper

    Enjoy!