Ok I know, it doesn't look like it's going to taste amazing - but trust me it does!
Before starting anything I soaked a barley and split pea soup mix over night. The following day I cooked up the legumes in some stock and allowed to simmer for a few hours as instructed on the packaging. Two hours before starting the bake I marinated the chicken cubes (about two handfuls of chicken breasts should be enough) in olive oil and spices. I chose an african rub my Mum gave me from Cape Town to remind me of my hometown - it's a mix of cumin, coriander and ajowan.
Preheating the oven to 200C/Gas 6, I mixed the two together, allowing the barley and split peas and lentils to cover the chicken. I added some of the stock I had cooked the soup mix in, this will help keep the dish moist when in the oven. I then added an additional layer of spices, with some chilli flakes to complete.
Bake in the oven for 30 minutes and watch it bubble over in the oven. Let it sit before eating - it's the perfect winter evening meal!
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