Sticky chicken skewers recipe

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Easy to prepare and fast to cook without compromising on taste - try these chicken breast skewers marinated in a tomato, honey and Worcestershire sauce are delicious when served with a simple couscous salad

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  • healthy
Serves2
SkillEasy
Preparation Time17 mins
Cooking Time8 mins
Total Time25 mins
Cost RangeCheap
Nutrition Per PortionRDA
Calories380 Kcal19%
Fat8 g11%
Saturated Fat1.5 g8%

Easy to prepare and fast to cook without compromising on taste - try these chicken breast skewers marinated in a tomato, honey and Worcestershire sauce. They're delicious served with a simple couscous salad

Ingredients

  • 5tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 2tbsp honey
  • 1tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 skinless chicken breasts, cut into small chunks
  • Salt and ground black pepper
  • 1tbsp oil
  • 2 handfuls of pea shoots

For the salad

  • 4tbsps couscous
  • 1 small red onion, peeled
  • 1 small red pepper, deseeded and diced
  • 1tbsp chopped chives

You will also need

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  • 8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water

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Method

  1. Set the grill to medium-high. Mix the ketchup, honey, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl.
  2. Thread the meat on to the skewers. Season, brush with oil, and brush with the sauce.
  3. Put the skewers on the grill pan, under the grill, and cook for 6-8 mins, turning them occasionally brushing with the sauce.
  4. To make the salad: Put the couscous in a bowl. Pour in 150ml boiling water and leave until the water is absorbed. Stir in the onion, pepper, chives and seasoning. Serve the skewers with the couscous salad and pea shoots.
Top Tip for making Sticky chicken skewers

Cut the chicken into strips rather than chunks and put on the skewers “concertina style”.

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