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16/05/2016 - Cookery Day

Stephen McCauley presents requests and dedications. Brian McDermott, the 'No Salt Chef' joins Stephen in studio to cook Pan Fried Chicken with a Summer Salsa and Cheese Crust.

1 hour, 57 minutes

Last on

Mon 16 May 2016 15:03

Music Played

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    20th Century Boy

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    This Old Heart

  • The Rolling Stones

    Paint It Black

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    Day Tripper

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    E=MC2

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  • David Bowie

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    Land Of 1000 Dances

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  • Frank Wilson

    Do I Love You?

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    Brown Eyed Girl

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  • Sam Sparro

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  • Prince & The Revolution

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    Shiny Happy People

  • Blondie

    Dreaming

Chicken & Summer Salsa with Basil & a Cheese Crust

Chicken & Summer Salsa with Basil & a Cheese Crust

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Serves: 2 Persons

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2 Chicken Breasts

2 Sprigs Fresh Thyme

Half a Red Pepper Finely Diced

Half a Yellow Pepper Finely Diced

2 Cloves Garlic Sliced

Half Red Onion Finely Diced

Half a Courgette Finely Diced

150g Chopped Tomatoes

2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar

10 Fresh Basil Leaves

50g Cheese of your Choice

Drizzle of Rapeseed Oil

Sprinkle ofÌý Pepper

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Method

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Butterfly cut the breast of chicken by slicing in half lengthways.

Heat a pan, add drizzle of oil. Then add chicken. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.

Season with Sprigs of Thyme & Pepper.

While the chicken is cooking make the Salsa.

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For the Salsa

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In a small pot add a drizzle of Oil followed by the garlic & diced onion. Sweat for a minute then add then diced peppers.

Add the diced courgette and cook for further 2 minutes stirring all the time.

Add the Balsamic Vinegar.

Take Salsa off the heat and add Tomatoes and half the Basil leaves roughly chopped.

Place some of the salsa on top of the cooked chicken breast. Top with grated Cheese and remaining Basil Leaves.

Place under the grill for 1-2 minutes for the perfect crust. Serve with either, Salad, Boiled Potatoes, Rice or Pasta.

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Brian’s Health & Well Being Messages:

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Eat Well and You Will Be Well

Consider Food as your Body Fuel

Mindful Eating – Beware of textures and flavours. Allow time for eating away from desk or place of work.

Less is More with Food, allow ingredients speak for themselves as a flavour.

Keep Meals Quick & Easy as the thought of lengthy preparation can put us off cooking at home

Consider Others When Planning Meals, If you have kids just because you love Chilli doesn’t mean they do.

Avoid Crash Diets and adopt a more sustainable approach

Use Seasonal Foods they are Healthier, Cheaper and Very Accessible

Switch from Salt to Fresh Herbs & Spices to Season your Food

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Broadcast

  • Mon 16 May 2016 15:03