Home cooks looking for a fast, high-protein meal have a new favourite: a chicken and yoghurt bake known simply as "the lazy woman's chicken pie." The recipe requires no pastry, minimal preparation and just a handful of everyday ingredients.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast – 500g, boiled and shredded
- Plain yoghurt – equal in weight to the cooked chicken
- Cayenne pepper – to taste
- Turmeric – 1 tsp
- Eggs – 2, large
- Rolled oats – 3 tbsp
- Salt
Method
- Boil the chicken breast until fully cooked through.
- Drain and shred it finely, using two forks or by hand.
- In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the yoghurt, cayenne pepper, salt, turmeric, eggs and oats. Mix well until fully combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake at 180°C until set and lightly golden on top.
The appeal lies in its simplicity and nutritional profile. With no added fats or refined carbohydrates, the dish is high in protein and low in unnecessary calories, making it a popular choice for post-workout meals or a light dish at any time of day.
