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Sweet Chilli Chicken
Sweet Chilli Chicken

with Chinese Leaf, Noodles and Peanuts

20 min
Difficulty: 2/3
Chinese

Packed full of flavour and freshness, transport your taste buds to the fringe palmed beaches of Thailand by recreating this classic weeknight favourite. Sizzling chicken, vibrant vegetables and soft egg noodles are tossed in a tangy, sticky sweet and sour sauce and can be only the table in no time at all. Top with crunchy peanuts, fresh coriander and a good squeeze of fresh lime and you’re done! For those up to the challenge why not try eating this bowlful with a pair chopsticks...

Allergens

May contain traces of allergens
Nuts
Cereals containing gluten
Peanut
Soya
Egg

Utensils

Medium Saucepan
Bowl
Chopping Board
Grill Pan
Ingredients
Bell Pepper

Bell Pepper

1

Diced Chicken Breast

Diced Chicken Breast

260

Soy Sauce

Soy Sauce

25

Chopped Chinese Leaf

Chopped Chinese Leaf

120

Garlic Clove

Garlic Clove

1

Salted Peanuts

Salted Peanuts

25

Spring Onion

Spring Onion

2

Egg Noodle Nest

Egg Noodle Nest

2

Lime

Lime

1

Ginger

Ginger

0.5

Coriander

Coriander

1

Sweet Chilli Sauce

Sweet Chilli Sauce

32

Preparation
1
Marinate the Chicken

a) In a mixing bowl, mix together the sweet chilli sauce and half the soy sauce. b) Pop the diced chicken breast into the bowl and mix well to evenly coat. IMPORTANT: Remember to wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat! Cover, and pop the bowl in the fridge while you prepare the veggies.

2
Prep

a) Peel and finely grate the ginger and the garlic (or use a garlic press). Trim the spring onion and thinly slice. Halve the pepper and discard the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips. b) Halve the pepper and discard the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips. Zest the lime and cut into wedges. Roughly chop the coriander (stalks and all). Roughly chop the peanuts.

3
Cook the Noodles

a) Fill a large saucepan with the water from your kettle and bring back to the boil. b) Add the noodles and a good pinch of salt. Stir and cook for 4 mins. c) Drain in a sieve and run under cold water to stop them from sticking together. Cover and set aside.

4
Cook the Chicken

a) Meanwhile, heat a glug of oil in a large frying pan (or wok) over medium-high heat. b) When hot, pop the chicken and it's marinade into the pan. Stir-fry the chicken until golden all over and cooked through, 6-8 mins. IMPORTANT: The chicken is cooked when it is no longer pink in the middle. c) Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a clean plate and give the pan a rinse.

5
Now the Veggies

a) Return the pan to medium-high heat and add an extra splash of oil. Stir-fry the Chinese leaf and pepper until softened slightly, 3-4 mins. b) Add the garlic, ginger and half the spring onion. Stir and cook for 1 minute. c) Stir in the lime zest, half the lime juice and season well with black pepper. Cook for 1 minute more.

6
Finish and Serve

a) Return the noodles and chicken to the pan, along with half the coriander. Stir gently to combine and cook until everything is piping hot, 2-3 mins. Divide the noodles between your plates and drizzle over the remaining soy sauce. b) Finish with a sprinkling of the the peanuts and the remaining spring onion and coriander. Serve the extra lime wedges on the side. ENJOY!

Nutrition per serving

560

kcal

Energy (kcal)

2343

kJ

Energy (kJ)

12

g

Fat

4

g

of which saturates

64

g

Carbohydrate

17

g

of which sugars

48

g

Protein

3

g

Salt

with Chinese Leaf, Noodles and Peanuts

15 min 2/3
Under 600 calories
Rapid

with Chinese Leaf, Noodles and Peanuts

20 min 2/3
Under 600 calories
Rapid

with Chinese Leaf, Noodles and Peanuts

15 min 2/3
Medium Spice
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