Prep Time:5 mins
Understanding food allergies and intolerances
Bang bang chicken salad
Cooking Time:15 mins
Serves:1 Adult
In need of some salad inspiration? We've got the answer right here! This oriental recipe will definitely be a crowd pleaser and the chilli and ginger give it a real kick.
About this recipe
This colourful recipe is a great way of introducing new flavours such as ginger and coriander into your child's diet.
Ingredients
For the salad
- 1 small chicken breast (100g / 3½oz.), sliced horizontally to create 2 thin fillets
- 1cm / ½" piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- ¼ red chilli, deseeded and thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil
- 60g / 2oz. of dried rice noodles
- 150ml / 5fl oz. of boiling water
- 1 small carrot, peeled and grated or thinly sliced
- 50g / 2oz. of cucumber, thinly sliced into matchsticks
- 1 scallion, finely sliced
- 1 tablespoon of fresh coriander, chopped
- 1 teaspoon of dry roasted peanuts, crushed
For the dressing
- 1 tablespoon of smooth peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon of water
- 1 teaspoon of sweet chilli sauce
- ½ lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon of reduced-salt soy sauce
Method
- Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and when hot add the chicken breast, ginger and half the fresh chili.
- Cook for 8–10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through, turning once. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Cook the noodles according to packet instructions, and when cooked, drain well.
- Make the dressing by combining the peanut butter with water, lime juice, sweet chilli and soy sauce.
- Chop the remainder of the fresh chilli as finely as you can and add this to your peanut sauce.
- When the chicken has cooled slightly, shred or slice it finely and combine with the cooked noodles and coat in the dressing.
- Once completely cold, add the prepared vegetables, stirring to coat in the peanut dressing.
- Before serving, scatter with the freshly chopped coriander and crushed dry roasted peanuts.
What you will need
- Chopping board
- Chopping knife
- Cutlery
- Frying pan
- Kitchen scales
- Mixing bowl
- Saucepan
- Vegetable peeler
Serving suggestions
Serve with a slice of lime on the side.
"If you're feeling adventerous why not add a little more chilli to give this recipe an extra kick!"
