5:2 Poached Chicken with Broccoli and Avocado Salad

Howdy people.

Another day another healthy recipe for you! Don't worry cake lovers there's a bit of a 'show stopper' coming for you later this week.

But for now, and on a dreaded 'fast day' of my 5:2 regime I'm going to keep with the healthy vibes.

This is a super nutritious, surprisingly tasty (for only 379 calories) meal.

Ingredients

One skinless boneless chicken breast (150g) - 160 kcal
One bay leaf - n/a
Quarter of an onion (without the skin) - n/a
One smashed garlic clove - n/a
Two sprigs of fresh thyme - n/a
A tsp peppercorns - n/a
Quarter of an avocado - 95 kcal
Juice of one lime - n/a
100g tenderstem broccoli
One tsp olive oil - 40 kcal
50g (when cooked) Green lentils - 54 kcal 

Total calories - 379

The green lentils are optional, if you have a few more calories to play with, they are a good addition as they will leave you feeling more full.

1. Start by rinsing the green lentils with water and place into a pan with a pinch of salt and water. Boil for around 30 minutes (the cooking time can be halved if you soak them before). Once tender drain and place to the side.

2. Next place your chicken breast in a pan, then follow with the bay leaf, thyme, garlic, onion and peppercorns. Cover with water and bring to the boil. Once boiled take down to a simmer and place lid on the pan.

2. After 8 minutes start checking whether the breast is cooked. If it's still looking a little pink in the middle then just put it back into the water and cook for a bit longer. In this time you can start steaming the broccoli and slice and cube the avocado. Place the avocado into a bowl and put the olive oil and lime juice over it.

3. When the broccoli is tender place in with the avocado and mix.

4. Slice the chicken breast and assemble all your ingredients. Enjoy and dream of that chocolate bar you can shove in and around your mouth the next morning!