Used the recipe from Rick Steins mediterranean escapes but lightly adapted it to suit what I had and what I wanted
Chicken. Instead of roasting over charcoal I whacked the oven on max and cooked for 45 mins, you could try in the air fryer. Or whack on the bbq and let me know if it’s worth it. Used thighs with skin on because breast isn’t always best. Before whacking in the oven I also placed the chicken on a bed of homegrown kale 🥬
For the pilaf, Instead of leeks I used onions and carrots. Sue me. Substituted the dill for coriander, added raisins and walnuts for texture, colour and crunch. I also couldn’t be arsed to double pod the broad beans.
In addition roasted butternut squash, garlic then blended with chickpeas as an additional veg. As I roast stuff as an additional thing when the oven is on. Was it needed no. Did we like it yes. This will be a dip/spread/soup over next few days with leftovers.
This brings it to 9 different veg per serving and it was pretty delicious. Added more spice than the original recipe to our liking.
by tastydirtslover