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ALFRESCO delight

Fajita Chicken Breast GF

Recipe / Georgia Harding

This chicken is gently seasoned with Mexican spices, topped with melted cheese and accompanied by cooked capsicum and onion. Fresh avocado, coriander and lime complete this delicious meal.

Makes: 4

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 large red capsicum, sliced
1 large red onion, sliced
2 tsp Mexican spice mix
4 chicken breasts
50g cheddar cheese
½ bunch fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1 avocado, diced
1 tbsp jalapeños (optional)
1 lime, quartered
Sea salt, to taste

1. Place olive oil in a large frying pan over mediumhigh heat.

2. Add the capsicum, red onion, ½ tsp Mexican seasoning and pinch sea salt. Stir-fry until onion and capsicum start to brown, then set aside.

3. Sprinkle the remaining Mexican seasoning over the chicken breasts to finely coat. Season with sea salt.

4. Pan-fry the chicken on both sides until just cooked through.

5. Turn on the grill.

6. Once the chicken is cooked, top with the grated cheese and place under the grill for a few mins to melt it.

7. Serve the chicken topped with the cooked capsicum, onion, diced avocado, coriander, optional jalapeños and lime wedges.

Watermelon & Strawberry Salad V GF

Recipe / Lisa Guy

Watermelon is rich in lycopene, a natural pigment and powerful antioxidant that is responsible for giving watermelon its vibrant red colour and numerous health benefits. Lycopene helps neutralise harmful free radicals in the body, which reduces the risk of chronic conditions such as heart disease and certain types of cancer.

Serves: 4

½ medium watermelon, cubed
250g strawberries, sliced
1 cup diced cucumber
Handful fresh mint or basil, roughly chopped
150g feta, crumbled

Lime Dressing

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp raw honey or pure maple syrup
3 tbsp lime juice
Pinch sea salt

1. Combine all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.

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