RECIPE: HOW TO DO CHARGRILLED SOY CHILLI CHICKEN

A sticky chilli marinade is the perfect way to add a lovely smoky flavour to grilled chicken. This chilli-soy chicken recipe is delicious served with a fresh green salad.

RECIPE CHARGRILLED SOY CHILLI CHICKEN

Dificulty: Easy
Portion: Serves 4
Time: Takes 30 minutes to make, plus at least 30 minutes’ marinating

Ingredients

1 star anise, roughly broken up
1½ tbsp light muscovado sugar
1 Thai red chilli, deseeded and finely sliced
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon, plus 1 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp soy sauce, plus extra for drizzling
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Small handful fresh coriander leaves

Step by step preparation

Mix together the star anise, sugar, sliced chilli, lemon zest and juice, soy sauce and sesame oil in a large bowl. Trim the breast meat of any fatty pieces and add to the marinade. Turn to coat well. Cover and chill for at least 30 minues and up to 6 hours.
Place a griddle pan over a medium heat. Remove the chicken from the bowl and discard any leftover marinade. Add the chicken to the hot griddle and cook for about 15-18 minutes, turning halfway, until cooked through and lightly charred. Set aside for a few minutes, then thickly slice each chicken breast.
Drizzle 4 plates with a little soy sauce, then top with the chicken slices. Scatter with the fresh coriander and serve with a crisp green salad, if you like.

RECIPE: HOW TO DO CHARGRILLED SOY CHILLI CHICKEN

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