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Parma ham chicken with lentils
Parma ham-wrapped chicken with sweet cherry tomatoes on a bed of lentils makes for a satisfying supper
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Ready in 30 minutes
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Cooking time 20 minutes
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Prep time 10 minutes
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Serves 4
Ingredients
- 4 skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices parma ham
- 225g cherry tomatoes on the vine
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 sprig of rosemary, leaves finely chopped
- 1 courgette, thinly sliced
- 2 x 500g puy lentils
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 3 large savoy cabbage leaves, stems trimmed, shredded and blanched
Method
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Preheat the oven to 220°C/gas mark 7. Season the chicken breasts and wrap 2 slices of Parma ham around each one. Place in a lightly oiled non-stick roasting tin and arrange the tomatoes around the chicken. Roast for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
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Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan. Add the onion and chopped rosemary leaves and cook gently for 8-10 minutes until softened. Stir in the courgette and cook for a further 5 minutes. Add the lentils, balsamic vinegar and blanched cabbage leaves, then cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste.
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Divide the lentil and cabbage mixture among 4 plates. Slice the chicken and serve on top of the lentils with the roasted cherry tomatoes.
