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Spicy Chicken Kebabs with Mango, Cucumber and Kidney Bean Salad and Chilli Mayonnaise

Name: Spicy Chicken Kebabs with Mango, Cucumber and Kidney Bean Salad and Chilli Mayonnaise
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 chicken fillets, cut into 5cm pieces; 1 tablesp. rapeseed or olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 tablesp. chilli paste; 1 tablesp. lemon juice; 1 tablesp. honey; 1 teasp. ground cumin; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 8 wooden skewers, soaked for 30 minutes in cold water

If you prefer you can use curry paste instead of the chilli paste.

4 people

30 min

Nutrition per serving

kcal

477kcal
protein

36g
iron

1.6mg
carbs

13g

Ingredients

4 chicken fillets, cut into 5cm pieces
1 tablesp. rapeseed or olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablesp. chilli paste
1 tablesp. lemon juice
1 tablesp. honey
1 teasp. ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 wooden skewers, soaked for 30 minutes in cold water

Mango, Cucumber and Kidney Bean Salad

1 mango, peeled, diced
½ cucumber, cut in half lengthways, seeds removed and thinly sliced
400g tin of kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 scallions, thinly sliced
Small handful of coriander leaves
Juice and zest of ½ lime
1 tablesp. olive oil

Chilli Mayonnaise

150mls low fat mayonnaise
1 teasp. lemon juice
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
2 teasp. chilli paste

Main

4 chicken fillets, cut into 5cm pieces
1 tablesp. rapeseed or olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablesp. chilli paste
1 tablesp. lemon juice
1 tablesp. honey
1 teasp. ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 wooden skewers, soaked for 30 minutes in cold water

Salad & Sauce

Mango, Cucumber and Kidney Bean Salad

1 mango, peeled, diced
½ cucumber, cut in half lengthways, seeds removed and thinly sliced
400g tin of kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 scallions, thinly sliced
Small handful of coriander leaves
Juice and zest of ½ lime
1 tablesp. olive oil

Chilli Mayonnaise

150mls low fat mayonnaise
1 teasp. lemon juice
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
2 teasp. chilli paste

Combine the chicken, oil, garlic, chilli paste, lemon juice, honey and cumin in a large bowl. Cover with cling film and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to marinate if you have time.

When you are ready to cook the kebabs, season the chicken then thread onto the skewers, don’t pack the pieces of chicken too tightly together.

To cook the kebabs: Heat a barbecue or grill to medium-high. Cook the kebabs for 5-6 minutes, then turn and cook for another 5-6 minutes until cooked through.

For the chilli mayonnaise: Combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic and chilli paste in a small bowl. Taste and season.

For the salad: Place all the ingredients in a serving bowl, stir to combine, taste and season.

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Combine the chicken, oil, garlic, chilli paste, lemon juice, honey and cumin in a large bowl. Cover with cling film and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to marinate if you have time.

When you are ready to cook the kebabs, season the chicken then thread onto the skewers, don’t pack the pieces of chicken too tightly together.

To cook the kebabs: Heat a barbecue or grill to medium-high. Cook the kebabs for 5-6 minutes, then turn and cook for another 5-6 minutes until cooked through.

For the chilli mayonnaise: Combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic and chilli paste in a small bowl. Taste and season.

For the salad: Place all the ingredients in a serving bowl, stir to combine, taste and season.

Serving Suggestions

Serve the kebabs with the salad, chilli mayonnaise and potato wedges. Garnish with coriander and lemon wedges.