Healthy lunch: Creamy chicken with garlic and a colorful salad with 3 types of legumes

Are you in the mood for a healthy meal that is quick and easy to prepare? There is almost no person who does not like chicken, and this is prepared in a creamy sauce with the king of antioxidants – garlic. In combination with a healthy and colorful, delicious salad of 3 types of legumes, you will definitely prove to be the top home cooking chefs:

Ingredients needed (for chicken with garlic):

• 2 large pieces of chicken breast cut in half lengthwise
• A little flour
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 head of cleaned garlic
• 1 chicken cube of soup melted in a cup of boiling water
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 cup (about 250-300 ml) sour cream for cooking
• Salt and pepper to taste (optional fresh parsley)

Method of preparation:

1. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and smear them well in flour.

2. Melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken pieces on each side for 4-5 minutes or until they get a nice, golden color. When the chicken is fried, take it out of the pan and set it aside.

3. Reduce the heat a little and add the rest of the butter, ie another 1 tablespoon. Allow to melt, then add the cleaned garlic. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes or until slightly browned on the outside.

4. Add the liquid with the chicken cube and lemon juice and let the liquid boil for about 4 minutes or until it thickens a bit.

5. Finally, add the sour cream and the chicken. Cook for another 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens nicely. Add freshly chopped parsley if desired.

Ingredients needed (for a colorful salad):

• 350 g fresh green beans (steamed)
• 1 can of red beans (washed with water)
• 1 can of small, white beans or chickpeas (washed with water)
• Freshly chopped parsley (you can also add fresh basil if desired)
• Salt and pepper

About the overflow:

• 1/2 teaspoon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon honey
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped

Method of preparation:

1. In a deeper bowl, mix the three types of legumes: freshly boiled green beans, both types of beans or chickpeas, if desired.

2. In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients listed for the topping. Pour over the salad and season with salt and pepper. Add fresh parsley and basil if desired.