RECIPE: HOW TO DO SOY-GLAZED CHICKEN SALAD

RECIPE: HOW TO DO SOY-GLAZED CHICKEN SALAD

This vibrant healthy chicken recipe is quick to make and a true crowd-pleaser. The recipe also works well with duck.

RECIPE SOY-GLAZED CHICKEN SALAD

Dificulty: Easy
Portion: Serves 4
Time: Ready in 20 minutes

Ingredients

3 free-range skinless chicken breasts
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 cucumber, deseeded and sliced into half-moons
4 carrots, sliced into fine strips
Large handful each of fresh coriander and fresh mint, leaves picked
4 little gem lettuces, torn
1 tbsp groundnut or vegetable oil
Juice of 2 limes
1 tbsp fish sauce
Sesame seeds to serve

Step by step preparation

Put the chicken between two pieces of cling film, then flatten with a meat mallet or rolling pin until 1-1.5cm thick. Put the chicken in a shallow dish with the soy, honey and 1 tbsp of the sesame oil. Leave for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the salad. Put the cucumber, carrots, herbs and lettuces in a large serving bowl or on a platter, then set aside.
Heat the groundnut/vegetable oil in a frying pan over a high heat, then fry the marinated chicken for 2 minutes on each side until cooked through and glazed. Remove from the heat, cool a little, then slice into strips.
In a small bowl or jug, mix the lime juice, fish sauce and remaining sesame oil. Add the chicken and dressing to the salad and toss to combine, then sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

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