Name: Maple and paprika roasted chicken salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; Zest and juice of 1 lemon; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 3 chicken lovely legs; Olive oil cooking spray; 45g (¼ cup) blu couscous; 125ml (½ cup) water; 1 cup mint leaves; 100g (1/2 cup) drained roasted capsicum strips in vinegar, sliced; 1 lebanese cucumber, very thinly sliced; 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

Maple and paprika roasted chicken salad

A little bit sweet, a little bit spicy.

Serves 2

Prep

10M

Cook

25M

Total

35M

Ingredients

2 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup

2 garlic cloves, crushed

Zest and juice of 1 lemon

1 tsp smoked paprika

3 chicken lovely legs

Olive oil cooking spray

45g (¼ cup) blu couscous

125ml (½ cup) water

1 cup mint leaves

100g (1/2 cup) drained roasted capsicum strips in vinegar, sliced

1 lebanese cucumber, very thinly sliced

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

Method

Combine the maple syrup, garlic, half the lemon zest and juice, and the paprika in a shallow dish. Add chicken and rub mixture all over to coat. Cover. Put in the fridge for 30 minutes to marinate.

Preheat oven to 200°C (fan-forced). Line a small roasting pan with baking paper. Add chicken, spray with oil and brush with a little of the marinade. Roast, brushing 2-3 times with the remaining marinade, for 25-30 minutes or until cooked. Transfer to a plate and set aside to cool.

Meanwhile, put couscous and water in a small saucepan. Cover and bring to a simmer over a low heat. Cook, uncovered, for 7-10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool.

Add the mint leaves, capsicum strips, cucumber, olive oil and remaining lemon zest and juice to the couscous and toss to combine. Pull chicken off the bones and toss into the salad along with any plate juices. Serve.