Lemon and Honey Chicken Salad
By
Mikev
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This light chicken salad is a tasty combination of sweet and zesty flavours
Prep: 12 min
Cook: 15 min
Serves: 4
Prep: 12 min
Cook: 15 min
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon, (plus 1 tbsp lemon juice, extra)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup mint leaves, half the leaves finely chopped
- 4 x 200g chicken breast fillets, each sliced into thirds
- 200g podded (from 1kg unpodded) fresh or frozen broad beans
- 1/2 (200g) ciabatta loaf (Italian bread) , halved lengthways, torn into small pieces
- Large handful of mixed lettuce/green leaves
- 400g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained
- 125g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
- 2 tsp wholegrain mustard
Method
- Step 1
Preheat grill to medium-high. - Step 2
Combine lemon zest and juice, honey, 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and chopped mint in a large bowl. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add chicken, stir to coat, then place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to marinate. - Step 3
Meanwhile, blanch broad beans in boiling water for 1-2 minutes. Drain and refresh under cold running water. Remove tough outer skins. Set aside. - Step 4
Place Italian bread on a baking tray and grill for 4-5 minutes until golden and crisp. - Step 5
Preheat a chargrill pan to high. Cook chicken for 2-3 minutes each side until caramelised and cooked through. - Step 6
Toss broad beans, bread, lettuce, chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley and whole mint leaves in a large bowl. - Step 7
Whisk together mustard and remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Season. Divide the salad among plates, pour over dressing and top with chicken to serve.
Enjoy
Recipe by Delicious
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