Description
Delicious sticky ginger and honey chicken skewers served with a fresh and vibrant noodle salad, perfect for a flavorful and easy-to-make meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
- 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks
- 5 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, grated
- 6 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp honey
- 6 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 limes, juiced, plus extra wedges to serve
Noodle Salad
- 100g mangetout
- 275g cooked egg noodles
- 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into thin strips or coarsely grated
- ½ bunch coriander, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together the crushed garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, and lime juice from 3 limes. Set aside two-thirds of this marinade for the noodle salad.
- Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken chunks in a bowl and add one-third of the prepared marinade. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight to allow the flavors to infuse.
- Cook the mangetout: Bring a saucepan of water to a gentle simmer. Add the mangetout and cook for 1 minute, then drain and immediately rinse under cold water to stop cooking and preserve their crunch and color.
- Prepare the noodle salad: In a large bowl, toss the cooked egg noodles with the cooled mangetout, carrot strips, chopped coriander, sesame seeds (if using), and the reserved marinade. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
- Grill the chicken skewers: Preheat the grill to medium heat. Thread the marinated chicken chunks onto three or four long skewers. Place them on a flat baking tray and grill for about 12 minutes, turning halfway through cooking to ensure they cook evenly and develop a sticky glaze. Make sure the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve: Arrange the grilled sticky chicken skewers on top of the noodle salad platter. Serve with extra lime wedges on the side for squeezing over just before eating.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight, but a few hours will also work.
- If you don’t have skewers, you can grill the chicken pieces directly on a grill pan or regular pan.
- Adjust the honey quantity to taste if you prefer less sweetness.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-free.
- The marinade doubles as a dressing for the noodles, keeping the salad flavorful and moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: chicken skewers, ginger chicken, honey chicken, noodle salad, grilled chicken, sesame oil, easy dinner, Asian cuisine
