A marinated chicken thigh, perfectly BBQ-charred for a smoky finish, accompanied by a fresh, seasonal salad of creamy chickpeas, pickled shallots and sweet, juicy nectarines. This dish is brought together by a bright, zesty honey-lime herb vinaigrette. Enjoy!
120 g Chickpeas
1 Cup Rocket
1 Each Lebanese Cucumber
1 Each Nectarine
1 Each Lime
2.5 Tablespoon Honey Dijon (2:1)
1 Each Shallot
1 Small Bunch Mint & Basil
1 Each Red chilli
2 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
3 g Sugar PC
3 Each Chicken Thighs (skinless)
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Peel and finely slice shallots. In a small bowl or jar combine shallot with red wine vinegar, sugar and 2 tbsp of water. Set aside to pickle. Slice cucumber. Cut nectarines into thin wedges. Pick and finely chop mint and basil leaves, discarding stems. Zest lime. Finely dice chilli, remove seeds if you prefer less heat.
In a small bowl, mix together 2tbsp of olive oil, lime zest and juice (to taste), most of the basil and mint, honey Dijon and chilli (to taste). Mix well and adjust seasoning with salt and lime juice.
Pat the chicken dry. Use 1-2 tsp of dressing to coat chicken and season with salt and pepper. Add a drizzle of oil to each piece of chicken to prevent sticking while cooking. Place chicken on BBQ or griddle pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes each side, or until cooked through.
Slice chicken. Drain and rinse chickpeas. Divide rocket, chickpeas, cucumber, pickled onions (to taste) and nectarines between plates and dress with remaining honey, lime, chilli dressing. Top with chicken, any remaining mint, basil, lime and chilli. Enjoy!
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