Herby chicken breast

Ingredients

• 10 chicken breasts (200g each)
• 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh oregano
• 2 teaspoon minced garlic
• Juice and rind of ½ a lemon
• Black pepper (just a little)
• 2 tablespoons grapeseed or olive oil

Method

1. Preheat oven 180°C
2. Flatten chicken and cut each breast in half
3. Combine herb mix in a large bowl
4. Toss chicken breasts in mixture
5. Transfer to a lined baking tray and cover with foil
6. Bake in oven for approximately 25 to 30 minutes

Hummus

Ingredients

• 2x 400g tins chickpeas drained and rinsed
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, lightly roasted and ground
• 3 tablespoons tahini
• 1/3 cup lemon juice or more to taste
• 1/3 cup hot water
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Paprika and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, to serve

Method

1. Blend all ingredients together in a blender until smooth and creamy
2. Add a little more liquid if it needs extra to blend to a smooth consistency
3. Taste to make sure you have a good balance of flavours and adjust accordingly; more lemon for zing or olive oil to tone it down. If you are happy with the balance of flavours just add water if needed.