Spice-crusted chicken with Asian slaw

10-30 minutes 4 servings 400 kcal or less a week of healthy suppers asia chinese chinese chicken five a day hot low calorie mains quick shredded spicy thai vegetable sides vietnamese

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Ingredients

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

2 tbsp sesame oil

1 tsp each chilli flakes , cumin seeds and Sichuan peppercorns

3 tbsp soft brown sugar

3 tbsp soy sauce

juice 1 lemon , plus lemon halves to serve

½ small white cabbage , finely shredded

1 red onion , sliced

1 red chilli , deseeded and chopped

small handful coriander sprigs, to serve

Method

Slice most of the way through each chicken breast lengthways, and open out like a book. Cover with cling film and gently beat with a rolling pin until flattened. Rub 2 tsp sesame oil all over the chicken.

Roughly crush the chilli flakes, cumin seeds and peppercorns using a pestle and mortar. Add some salt and sprinkle over both sides of the chicken. Chill until you are ready to cook.

In small bowl, mix the remaining sesame oil, sugar, soy sauce and lemon juice. Add the cabbage, onion and chilli to a large bowl, pour over half the dressing and mix well. Save remaining dressing to use as a dipping sauce for the chicken.

Heat grill to high. Place the chicken on a baking tray lined with foil, grill for 3-4 mins on each side until cooked through. Serve with the slaw, lemon halves, a scattering of coriander and dipping sauce.