If you are looking for an easy and tasty meal, look no further. In this case, the marinade is packed with bold flavours that will make chicken or salmon be star of the dish. Pair that with a fresh salad and top with one of our favourite seasonings and you have yourself a whole beautiful meal.
Sweet & Spicy Chicken
-450g boneless chicken pieces (it can be chicken breast, thighs with or without skin)
-¼ cup soy sauce
-2 tbsp honey
-1 tbsp miso paste
-1 tbsp sesame oil
-1 large garlic clove, minced
-1 lime, zest and juice
-1 tbsp Chipotle Adobo or Chipotle Sauce
-1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 Whisk the soy sauce, honey, miso paste, sesame oil, minced garlic, zest and lime juice and the chipotle sauce or adobo in a small bowl. Make sure the miso paste and honey are completely incorporated.
2 Place the chicken pieces on a tray and pour over ¾ of the marinade. Cover and let it rest inside the fridge for at least half an hour. Reserve the rest of the sauce for later.
3 Set a pan to medium heat and add the vegetable oil once hot. Cook the marinated chicken and pour over the sauce too. Cook the chicken on both sides for about 6 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan and set aside for a few minutes.
4 Pour the remaining sauce into the pan and continue cooking for at least 10 minutes until it thickens and reduces. Meanwhile, Slice the chicken to your liking, return the pieces to the reduced sauce, toss around to finish cooking, and coat with the sauce. Serve hot.
Notes
- This marinade works great with Salmon too!
- We used the adobo from the Chipotles in Adobo or you can also use Chipotle Salsa which is delicious and with a very smooth consistency.
Quick Cucumber Salad with Yoghurt Dressing
-½ cucumber, thinly sliced
-½ cup radishes, thinly sliced
-1 large spring onion, thinly sliced
-1 avocado, diced
-¼ cup Greek or Turkish yoghurt
-1/2 tbsp honey
-½ lemon juice
-salt and pepper to taste
- Piko Pikin Seasoning, to taste
1 Whisk the yoghurt, honey, lemon juice, salt and pepper and adjust seasoning with Piko Piko Seasoning to taste. Once you are happy, toss the cucumber, radishes, avocado and spring onion with the dressing. Top with more Piko Piko Seasoning to finish.
Note
- If you like Tajin seasoning, you will love Piko Pikin! Excellent to season guacamole, salads, snacks or anything else you like.
Serve with rice and steamed vegetables for a super tasty meal.
