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Lemon chicken with beans and basil

Published: 31 Jul 05
Updated: 18 Mar 24

Lemon juice gives a mouthwatering tang to this quick and easy chicken dish with beans and basil. For an oriental touch, try our cheat’s lemon chicken.

Easy
August 2005

Test kitchen approved

Serves 2

Lemon juice gives a mouthwatering tang to this quick and easy chicken dish with beans and basil. For an oriental touch, try our cheat’s lemon chicken.

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Ingredients

410g can of cannellini beans
2 cooked, skinless chicken breasts
Slices of roasted red pepper (taken from a jar or pack)
1 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Handful of fresh basil leaves

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Method

Drain and rinse can of cannellini beans and put into a bowl. Tear up chicken breasts and add to the beans with slices of roasted red pepper.
Whisk lemon juice with extra-virgin olive oil and seasoning. Add to the salad.
Add a handful of fresh basil leaves, toss well and divide between 2-3 bowls or plates to serve.