Barbecued hoisin chicken skewers with smashed cucumber salad
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Shu Han Lee serves up her hoisin barbecue chicken skewers recipe with a refreshing smashed cucumber and peanut salad, flavoured with a delicious sesame dressing and black rice vinegar for a bit of a kick.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts , (free-range, about 400g total)
- 1 spring onion , finely chopped
Marinade
- 3 tbsp of hoisin sauce
- 3 tbsp of light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp of sesame oil
- 1 tbsp of rice wine
- 2 tsp rice wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
Smashed cucumber salad with sesame dressing
- 1 cucumber
- 1 pinch of sea salt
- 1 pinch of sugar
- 50g of dry-roasted peanuts
- 3 tbsp of sesame dressing
- 1 tbsp of black rice vinegar
- 1 tsp chilli oil, (optional)
Equipment
- Wooden skewers (12)
- Barbecue
Method
1
Cut the chicken into even bite-sized chunks, about 2.5cm. In a bowl, stir together all the ingredients for the marinade. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours
2
Meanwhile, place 8 wooden skewers in a large roasting tray of cold water to soak – this will stop them burning
3
30 minutes before you’re ready to cook, take the chicken out of the fridge to allow it come to room temperature. Divide and thread the chicken onto the skewers, about 3–4 pieces each
4
Fire up your barbecue. As you wait for it to get to temperature, make the salad. Wash the cucumber and pat dry. Cut in half lengthwise, and crosswise into pieces about 10cm long
5
Place the cucumber pieces cut-side down, place the flat side of a large knife on top of a piece, and smash lightly with your other hand. The flesh should break down, leaving behind the watery seeds. Repeat with all the pieces, then slice diagonally into bite-sized pieces, discarding the seeds
6
Toss with salt and sugar and refrigerate for 10 minutes. Discard the extracted liquid and transfer the cucumbers to a bowl, along with the roasted peanuts
7
Stir together the ingredients for the dressing. Pour over the cucumbers and peanuts, tossing well to combine
8
Grill the chicken for 8–10 minutes until cooked through, turning often to get them golden and lightly charred on all sides. Serve with finely chopped spring onions and the smashed cucumber salad
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