Butterflied ras el hanout chicken breast with chopped salad

Ingredients


  • 2 chicken breasts
  • olive oil
  • 1 tbsp ras el hanout

DRESSING

  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp sumac

CHOPPED SALAD

  • 2 vine tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cucumber, chopped
  • 1/2 red onion, chopped
  • a small bunch flat-leaf parsley, torn

Description

  • STEP 1

    Cut each chicken breast along one side from top to bottom, but not all the way through, to gradually open each chicken breast like a book.

  • STEP 2

    Put in a bowl with 1 tbsp of oil and the ras el hanout, then season well and toss to coat.

  • STEP 3

    Heat a griddle or frying pan to medium and cook the chicken breasts for 5 minutes on each side until dark golden and cooked through.

  • STEP 4

    Whisk all of the dressing ingredients with some seasoning and stir through the chopped salad. Serve with the chicken.