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Lemon and honey chicken salad

Name: Lemon and honey chicken salad
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus 1 extra tbs lemon juice; 2 tablespoons honey; 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup mint leaves, half the leaves finely chopped; 4 x 200g chicken breast fillets, each sliced into thirds; 200g podded (from 1kg unpodded) fresh or frozen broad beans; 1/2 (200g) garlic ciabatta loaf, halved lengthways, torn into small pieces; Large handful of mache or baby spinach; 400g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained; 125g cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cucumber, finely chopped; 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped; 2 teaspoons wholegrain mustard

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by Sarah Hobbs

Recipe writer and editor

Oct 03, 2015

This light and lovely chicken salad is a tasty combination of sweet and zesty flavours.

Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus 1 extra tbs lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
1 cup mint leaves, half the leaves finely chopped
4 x 200g chicken breast fillets, each sliced into thirds
200g podded (from 1kg unpodded) fresh or frozen broad beans
1/2 (200g) garlic ciabatta loaf, halved lengthways, torn into small pieces
Large handful of mache or baby spinach
400g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained
125g cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cucumber, finely chopped
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
2 teaspoons wholegrain mustard

Method

1.

Preheat grill to medium-high.
2.

Combine lemon zest and juice, honey, 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and chopped mint in a large bowl. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add chicken, stir to coat, then place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to marinate.
3.

Meanwhile, blanch broad beans in boiling water for 1-2 minutes. Drain and refresh under cold running water. Remove tough outer skins. Set aside.
4.

Place ciabatta on a baking tray and grill for 4-5 minutes until golden and crisp.
5.

Preheat a chargrill pan to high. Cook chicken for 2-3 minutes each side until caramelised and cooked through.
6.

Toss broad beans, ciabatta, mache, chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley and whole mint leaves in a large bowl.
7.

Whisk together mustard and remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Season. Divide the salad among plates, pour over dressing and top with chicken to serve.