Sticky Chicken Asian Salad

SERVES 4 | PREP: 15 MINS | COOK: 10 MINS

428 kcal | 22g fat | 35g carbs | 30g protein 

INGREDIENTS

300g (10.5 oz) chicken breast fillets
2 Tabs Tamari
¼ cup (90g) honey
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tabs sesame oil
3 ½ cups (350g) cabbage, finely sliced
1 large carrot, finely sliced
1 cucumber, finely sliced
3 spring onions, sliced
1 cup (30g) mint leaves, chopped
1 cup (30g) fresh coriander, chopped
½ cup (80g) almonds, roughly chopped
1 Tabs toasted sesame seeds

METHOD

Lay the chicken between 2 sheets of clingfilm and pound with a rolling pin to slightly flatten.
 
To make the marinade, put the tamari, honey, garlic and 1 Tabs sesame oil in a large bowl and stir to combine. Add the chicken and put in the fridge. Allow it to marinate for at least 10 minutes (the longer is better).
 
Heat 1 Tabs of sesame oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Fry the chicken for 4-5 minutes each side or until brown. Then take off the pan, and set aside to slightly cool and thinly slice or shred.
 
Reduce the heat to medium, add the remaining marinade to the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes or until sticky. Set aside to cool.
 
Put the cabbage, carrot, cucumber, onion, mint, coriander, almonds, sesame seeds and the chicken in a large serving bowl. Add the soy dressing and toss to combine.
 
Serve straight away or store in the fridge.