Name: Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Chickpeas & Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs or breasts; 2 cans (400g each) chickpeas (drained and rinsed); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons paprika or mixed spices; 1 lemon (juice and zest); Garlic cloves; Fresh herbs (parsley or coriander); Chili flakes

Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Chickpeas & Chicken

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Jamie Oliver’s chickpeas and chicken is a simple one-pan dish where chicken is cooked alongside chickpeas and a few key flavoring ingredients, creating a hearty, protein-rich meal with minimal preparation.

Author: Adan Kendric
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 25
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 4 1x
Category: Main Course
Method: Pan-searing & roasting
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

Scale

4 chicken thighs or breasts

2 cans (400g each) chickpeas (drained and rinsed)

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 teaspoons paprika or mixed spices

1 lemon (juice and zest)

Optional additions:

Garlic cloves

Fresh herbs (parsley or coriander)

Chili flakes

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Pat the chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Step 2: Sear the Chicken

Heat olive oil in an oven-safe pan. Place chicken skin-side down and cook until golden and crispy.

Step 3: Add Chickpeas

Turn the chicken over and add chickpeas to the pan, spreading them evenly.

Step 4: Add Flavor

Drizzle lemon juice and zest over the chicken and chickpeas. Add garlic if using.

Step 5: Roast

Transfer the pan to the oven and roast for 20–25 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and chickpeas are slightly crisp.

Step 6: Serve

Remove from oven, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve hot.

Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/5-ingredients-chickpeas-chicken/