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Friday, April 24, 2015

Lime, Chilli And Coconut Chicken

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 lime, juice and zest of
  • 1/2 lemon, juice of
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated or finely chopped)
  • 1 mild chile, finely chopped (seeds removed)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 0.5 (400 ml) can light coconut cream

Recipe

  • 1 mix all ingredients except coconut milk and chicken breasts together in a plastic container big enough to also fit chicken into.
  • 2 slice chicken breasts into strips - you should get about 4-6 strips from each chicken breast, depending on the size.
  • 3 put the chicken breasts into the container with the marinade and mix well, making sure all chicken strips are thoroughly coated with the marinade.
  • 4 seal the container and place it in the fridge for at least an hour.
  • 5 remove from the fridge and heat a frying pan on medium-high heat on the stove.
  • 6 take the chicken strips out of the marinade, and scrape all the marinade off. put the chicken in the pan and cook.
  • 7 after one side of the strips are browned, turn over. then tip the remaining marinade into the pan, around the chicken.
  • 8 cook chicken and marinade for a few seconds, then add coconut milk. allow to boil, then turn down and simmer for 2-3 minutes, then serve with steamed rice and veggies.

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