🍗 Paprika Chicken with Romesco & Broccolini

Servings

4 servings

Quick Stats

⏱ 35–45 mins • 💪 High Protein • 🍽 Base: 4 servings

Ingredients

Garlic Paprika Chicken

• 800g chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 lemon (juice)
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Romesco Sauce

• 2 red capsicums
• 1 ripe tomato
• 4 cloves garlic (roasted)
• 0.5 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
• 0.75 tsp salt

Broccolini

• 2 bunches broccolini
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 lemon (to finish)

Method

1. Marinate the chicken:
   Mix olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, cumin, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Coat chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
2. Roast the romesco veg:
   Roast capsicums, tomato and garlic at 220°C fan-forced for 20-25 minutes until softened and lightly charred. Peel most of the charred skin from capsicums if you like a smoother sauce.
3. Blend romesco:
   Add roasted capsicum, tomato, garlic, pumpkin seeds, olive oil, vinegar, smoked paprika, chilli flakes and salt to a blender. Blend to a thick sauce. Add a splash of water if needed to loosen.
4. Cook the chicken:
   Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5-7 minutes each side until caramelised and cooked through, then rest briefly and slice.
5. Char broccolini:
   Toss broccolini with olive oil, garlic powder and salt. Roast or pan-char 8-10 minutes until tender-crisp. Finish with lemon juice.
6. Serve:
   Spoon romesco onto the plate, add sliced paprika chicken and broccolini, and finish with extra pumpkin seeds if you like.

Approx Nutrition (per serve)

• Protein: 42-48g
• Calories: 540-650 kcal
• High in: vitamin C, vitamin E, iron and healthy fats

Swaps & Additions

• No blender: Finely chop romesco ingredients and mix with olive oil and vinegar for a rustic sauce.
• Nutty option: Swap pumpkin seeds for almonds if preferred.
• Extra carbs: Serve with couscous, rice, or roasted potatoes.
• Spice level: Add more chilli flakes or a little hot sauce to the romesco.