Description
Delicious sticky ginger and honey chicken skewers served with a refreshing noodle salad, featuring tender marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection and paired with crisp mangetout, carrot, and fresh coriander tossed in a tangy sesame-soy dressing.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken and 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
For the 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
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together the crushed garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, and lime juice. Add a third of this marinade to the chicken chunks, mixing well to coat. Cover and chill the chicken in the refrigerator overnight or for a few hours to develop rich flavors.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Bring a saucepan of water to a gentle simmer. Add the mangetout and cook for 1 minute until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking and preserve crunchiness.
- Assemble the Noodle Salad: In a large bowl, toss the cooked egg noodles, cooled mangetout, carrot strips, chopped coriander, and sesame seeds with the remaining two-thirds of the marinade. This creates a vibrant and flavorful noodle salad.
- Grill the Chicken Skewers: Preheat the grill to medium heat. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto three or four long skewers, arranging them evenly. Place the skewers on a flat baking tray and grill for 12 minutes, turning halfway through, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and slightly charred on the edges.
- Serve: Arrange the grilled chicken skewers on top of the noodle salad on a large platter. Serve with extra lime wedges for squeezing over the chicken and noodles for an added zesty kick.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight; however, marinating for at least 2 hours will still yield tasty results.
- Soaking wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading can prevent them from burning on the grill.
- If you prefer, cook the chicken under a hot grill or barbecue for a smoky flavor.
- This recipe can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free soy sauce.
- Feel free to substitute chicken thighs with chicken breast chunks if you prefer leaner meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: chicken skewers, ginger chicken, honey chicken, grilled chicken, noodle salad, sesame oil, Asian recipe, easy dinner, healthy chicken
