Chicken Breasts With Spicy Mashed Peas

At work we often discuss what we have eaten and what we are going to eat (make). I jotted down this recipe while a colleague was describing it. Have made it many times and find it quick, easy and above all, tasty.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• For the chicken

• 2  chicken breasts
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2  teaspoons paprika

• For the mashed peas

• 9  ounces  frozen peas or 9  ounces canned peas
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 3  cloves garlic, peeled
• 1  teaspoon  chili flakes
• 1  teaspoon cumin

Directions

1. Preheat a griddle pan.
2. In a small bowl mix together the oil, cayenne pepper and paprika.
3. Rub the oily spices over the chicken breasts.
4. Place the breasts in the griddle pan and griddle for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through.
5. While the chicken is cooking, boil the peas for 3 minutes or until soft.
6. Drain.
7. Place the peas, oil, garlic, chilli flakes and cumin in a food processor and blitz until smooth (or mash with a fork).
8. Spoon the mashed peas on to a plate.
9. Top with the spicy chicken and serve.