Warm Chicken Salad With Garlic Mushrooms Food

WARM CHICKPEA SALAD WITH SPICED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas
• Heat two tablespoons of the oil in a frying pan. Add the mushrooms, season with salt and cook until softened.
• Reduce the heat, then add the garlic, chilli and chickpeas.
• Fry for two minutes, then add the cumin and half the lemon juice. Cook until the juices in the pan evaporate, then set aside.
• For the dressing, put the yoghurt in a bowl, then add the chopped mint and the remaining lemon juice and oil. Add salt and pepper and mix until blended.
• To serve, divide the spinach between four plates or put on a serving platter, add the chickpea and mushroom mixture, then pour the yoghurt dressing over the top and serve.

WARM MUSHROOM AND ROMAINE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a pan.
• Add garlic and cook until translucent.
• Add mushrooms, remaining olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper to pan and stir well.
• Cook till the mushrooms are cooked through.
• Pour over shredded romaine lettuce and serve.

WARM CHICKEN SALAD WITH GARLIC MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 220C/Gas 7/fan oven 200C. Rub the chicken pieces with the olive oil, salt and pepper, then put them skin side down in a small casserole or roasting tin. Roast in the oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the casserole and set aside. Leave the oven on.
• Spread the mushrooms, garlic and thyme in the casserole or tin and place the chicken pieces on top, this time skin side up. Pour 200ml/7fl oz hot water around the chicken and return the casserole or tin to the oven for another 30 minutes, stirring and checking after 15 minutes that there is enough liquid to form a stock, as this will be the Everyday food dressing. If there isn't, add a little more hot water. Remove the casserole from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
• Using a fork and your fingers, finely shred the chicken into a bowl. Add the mushrooms, garlic and all the juices from the casserole. Mix well and season.
• To serve, sprinkle the salad leaves into the mushroom and chicken mixture and gently toss them through so they just wilt a little in the warmth. Serve the salad in a large bowl or on a platter, with some garlic bread on the side.