Name: Blackened Chicken Quinoa Bowl
Total time: PT35minutes
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Blackened Chicken; 2 boneless, skin-on chicken thighs; ½ tbsp cornflour; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp chilli flakes; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp caster sugar; A pinch of sea salt; 2 tbsp rapeseed oil (or another high smoke-point oil); Mango & Black Bean Salsa; 1/2 pouch Merchant Gourmet Smoky Black Turtle Beans; ½ mango, diced; 2 spring onions, finely sliced; A handful of fresh coriander, chopped; 1 jalapeño, finely diced; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp Tajín seasoning; Juice of ½ lime; To Serve; 1 pouch Merchant Gourmet Red & White Quinoa; 1 avocado, sliced; 2 tbsp sour cream

Blackened Chicken Quinoa Bowl

Smoky blackened chicken, creamy avocado and a vibrant mango and black bean salsa are layered over Merchant Gourmet Red & White Quinoa in this colourful grain bowl. Packed with fresh flavours and contrasting textures, it's a satisfying, high-protein dinner that's perfect for easy midweek meals and laid-back summer dining.

Pat the chicken dry with kitchen paper. Toss with the cornflour, shaking off any excess.
In a small bowl, combine the paprika, chilli flakes, oregano, cumin, sugar and sea salt. Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken, then drizzle with 1 tbsp of the oil. Set aside for 20–30 minutes if time allows.
Meanwhile, combine the black beans, mango, spring onions, coriander, jalapeño, olive oil, Tajín and lime juice in a bowl. Mix well and season to taste.
Heat the remaining oil in a heavy-based frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the chicken skin-side down and cook for 5–6 minutes until deeply golden and crisp.
Turn the chicken over and cook for a further 5–6 minutes, or until cooked through. Transfer to a board and rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Heat the Merchant Gourmet Red & White Quinoa according to the pack instructions.
Divide the quinoa between two bowls and top with the mango and black bean salsa, sliced avocado and blackened chicken.
Finish with a dollop of sour cream and serve immediately.