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Chargrilled chicken escalopes

Name: Chargrilled chicken escalopes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra to drizzle; 2 tablespoons honey, warmed; 1 tablespoon thyme leaves; Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus lemon wedges to serve; 4 x 180g chicken breast fillets; 2 zucchini, thinly sliced lengthways; 100g rocket leaves; Crusty bread, to serve

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by Warren Mendes

delicious. team

Oct 03, 2015

Perfect for balmy summer nights, this easy glazed chicken combines bright notes of lemon, honey and thyme. Served with chargrilled zucchini and peppery rocket, it's a fuss-free feast.

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra to drizzle
2 tablespoons honey, warmed
1 tablespoon thyme leaves
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus lemon wedges to serve
4 x 180g chicken breast fillets
2 zucchini, thinly sliced lengthways
100g rocket leaves
Crusty bread, to serve

Method

1.

Preheat a chargrill or barbecue to high. Combine oil, honey, thyme and lemon zest in a bowl. Season.
2.

Slice each chicken breast at an angle into 3 thin escalopes. Brush honey mixture over chicken and zucchini. Cook chicken for 2 minutes each side or until lightly charred and just cooked. Set aside to rest. Cook zucchini for 11/2 minutes each side or until lightly charred and tender.
3.

Place the rocket and zucchini in a bowl. Drizzle over lemon juice and extra oil, then toss to combine.
4.

Serve the zucchini salad topped with chicken, with crusty bread on the side.