Jamie Oliver, the beloved chef and cookbook author, has shared a tantalizing garlic chicken recipe from his ‘5 Ingredients Mediterranean’ cookbook, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures. This quick and easy dish, inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine, is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
With a focus on simple ingredients and minimal prep time, this recipe can be whipped up in as little as 18 minutes. The star ingredient is the garlic, which is sliced and cooked until golden brown, releasing its rich aroma. Tender chicken breasts, cut into strips, are then seared in the infused oil until cooked through. The final touch is the addition of hearty chickpeas, wilted spinach, and a sprinkle of sumac, adding a burst of flavor and a touch of Mediterranean flair.
Here’s how to make Jamie Oliver’s Garlic Chicken:
Ingredients:
* 4 cloves of garlic
* 2 x 150g skinless free-range chicken breasts
* 1/2 x 700g jar of chickpeas
* 250g baby spinach
* 1 heaped teaspoon sumac
* Olive oil
* Red wine vinegar
* Salt and pepper
Instructions:
1. Peel and slice the garlic cloves lengthwise.
2. Heat a large non-stick frying pan over high heat and add one tablespoon of olive oil.
3. Stir the garlic frequently until it turns golden.
4. While the garlic cooks, cut each chicken breast into three strips lengthwise and season with salt and pepper.
5. Once the garlic is golden, remove it from the pan with a slotted spoon, leaving the oil behind.
6. Add the chicken strips to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes, or until they are golden and cooked through, turning them occasionally.
7. After cooking the chicken, remove it from the pan and add the chickpeas, including their juices.
8. Incorporate the spinach, most of the garlic, and one tablespoon of red wine vinegar.
9. Toss everything in the pan until the spinach has wilted and the chickpeas are heated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Return the chicken to the pan, mix in the reserved garlic, and finish with a good sprinkle of sumac.
Serve this fragrant and flavorful dish immediately with a side of crusty bread for a satisfying and comforting meal. Enjoy the simplicity and deliciousness of Jamie Oliver’s Garlic Chicken.
