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Griddled chicken with piri piri salsa

This griddled chicken is perfect for a quick and healthy dinner. Add a little extra chilli to your salsa for an extra fiery kick!

Serves 4

Ingredients:2 red peppers, halved and de-seeded4 tbsp olive oil1-2 red chillies, de-seeded or ¼ tsp chilli flakes3 garlic cloves1 tbsp wild oregano2 tsp paprika½ tbsp sugar2 tbsp red wine vinegar508g skinless chicken breasts200g cherry tomatoes½ cucumber, diced4 spring onions, finely slicedRice or flat bread, to serve

Method:

  • Preheat grill. Line grill pan with foil and grill peppers for 15 minutes until softened and charred. Wrap up in foil and leave to cool.

  • When cool, peel off all the skin. Place peppers into a food processor with 3½ tbsp of oil, chillies, garlic, oregano, paprika, sugar and red wine vinegar, and blitz to make a chunky salsa. Season to taste, adding more chillies if you like.

  • Brush chicken with the remaining oil and season. Preheat a griddle pan and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning half way, until just cooked.

  • Allow to rest for a few minutes wrapped in foil. Mix together the tomatoes, cucumber and spring onion to make a salad.

  • Serve the chicken with salsa spooned over it, together with some rice or flat bread, and the salad

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