Peruvian ‘Aguadito de Pollo’

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast
  • 500ml chicken stock
  • 50g quinoa
  • 50g garden peas
  • 2 baby courgettes
  • 50g coriander + extra for garnish
  • 20g flat leaf parsley
  • 1 celery stick
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 lime
  • 2 green chillies
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp salt

METHOD

  • In a food processor add the coriander, onion, parsley, celery, garlic, chilli, olive oil and 15g of the peas. Blitz until you get a pesto-like consistency. If needed add a splash of water for movement
  • Rinse the quinoa well and leave it to soak in water for a few minutes
  • Heat a non-stick pan and add 1 tbsp olive oil. Once hot, add paste
  • Fry on gentle heat for a few minutes until fragrant for about 3-4 minutes
  • Add the chicken stock, rinsed quinoa, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes
  • Cut chicken into 4 equal pieces and add it to the pan. Cook for a further 15 minutes until quinoa and chicken are both cooked through
  • Remove the chicken and cut into bite sized pieces. Return to the pan
  • Squeeze the lime into the soup and add in some more peas and cook for a few minutes until peas are tender
  • Cut baby courgettes while you wait for peas to tenderize
  • Plate up, garnish and enjoy your bowl of wholesome goodness!
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