Description
These sticky ginger and honey chicken skewers are marinated to perfection and grilled to juicy tenderness, served atop a vibrant noodle salad tossed with crisp mangetout, refreshing coriander, and a tangy lime dressing. The combination of sweet honey, sharp ginger, and savory soy sauce creates a deliciously irresistible dish perfect for a light yet flavorful meal.
Ingredients
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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 lime 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 of coriander, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade and Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together crushed garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, and lime juice. Add one-third of this marinade to the chicken pieces, coating them thoroughly. Reserve the remaining marinade for the noodle salad. Cover and chill the chicken in the refrigerator overnight or for a few hours to allow flavors to infuse.
- Cook and Quickly Blanch Mangetout: Bring a saucepan of water to a gentle simmer. Add the mangetout and cook for 1 minute until tender-crisp. Drain immediately and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and preserve the bright green color.
- Prepare the Noodle Salad: In a large bowl, toss the cooked egg noodles with the blanched mangetout, carrot strips, reserved marinade, chopped coriander, and optional sesame seeds, combining all elements well to coat with the flavorful dressing.
- Grill the Chicken Skewers: Preheat the grill to medium heat. Thread the marinated chicken chunks onto three or four long skewers and place them on a flat baking tray. Grill the skewers for about 12 minutes, turning halfway through cooking to ensure even grilling, until the chicken is cooked through and nicely charred.
- Serve: Arrange the grilled chicken skewers over a platter of the prepared noodle salad. Serve with extra lime wedges for squeezing over to add a fresh, zesty finish.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken overnight enhances the depth of flavor but a minimum of a few hours will also work well.
- If you don’t have skewers, you can grill the chicken pieces directly on a grill pan or oven rack.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce to make this dish gluten free if needed.
- Optional sesame seeds add a lovely nutty crunch but can be omitted.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly by checking that the juices run clear when pierced.
- 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, Asian recipe, sesame oil, lime, quick dinner
