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Crisp Cajun Chicken with Chickpea and Garlic Mash
Prep 20 mins. /Cook 15 mins.
Serves 4
Easy
Crisp Cajun Chicken with Chickpea and Garlic Mash
Method
- Combine breadcrumbs, seasoning and lime rind in a large bowl. Dip tenderloins into mixture, coat well, shaking off excess. Refrigerate until required.
- Pour boiling water over the chickpeas and stand for 5 minutes. Drain. Blend chickpeas, lemon juice and garlic in a food processor until smooth, gradually pour in 75g melted Western Star Butter in a slow, thin stream, while motor is running.
- Melt remaining butter and oil in a frypan and shallow fry chicken until golden and cooked. Serve chicken on a bed of chickpea mash, garnished liberally with coriander.
More Tips
- The Chickpea & Garlic Mash also makes a delicious warm dip served with fresh pita bread.
- The Mash can also be made ahead of time and warmed in a microwave before serving.
- Chicken can be crumbed ahead and kept refrigerated until required.
- Use 12 smaller tenderloins if desired.
IN THIS RECIPE
Original Salted Butter
Salted butter is a versatile cooking staple. Expertly crafted at Cobden, Western Victoria, from only two natural ingredients, Australian cream and salt, to deliver a classic, pure creamery butter with a rich satisfying, five-star taste. This pure salted butter enhances the flavour of food while adding an exceptional creamy texture. Winner of Champion Butter at the 2020 Australian Grand Dairy Awards, this product sets the benchmark by which all other butters are judged. Western Star has been Crafting Butter in Victoria since 1926 when the leading butter makers in the Western District came together. Over 95 years later and trusted for generations, Western Star truly is Australia's Favourite.
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