Chinese Inspired Tenderstem® broccoli Salad
Method
-
In a shallow dish, combine all the ingredients for the marinade. Dip the Tenderstem® broccoli into the marinade and leave for 2 minutes, then remove, transfer to a plate and set aside.
-
Place the chicken into a ziplock bag. Pour in the remaining marinade, seal the bag and coat the chicken in the marinade. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
-
While the chicken is marinating, prepare the salad ingredients and dressing. Layer the salad leaves, Pink Lady® apple, beetroot and onion on a large sharing serving dish. Cover and chill in the fridge until serving time. Place all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl, mix well and set to one side.
-
Heat a griddle pan until smoking. Remove the chicken from the fridge and, using tongs, place the chicken pieces onto the pan. Cook for 1 minute before turning over so you have grill lines on each side. Continue cooking the chicken, basting it occasionally using the reserved marinade to keep the thighs juicy, for 5-7 minutes until it’s completely cooked through (this will depend on the thickness of the chicken thighs). When cooked, remove from the pan and set to one side.
-
While the griddle is still hot, place the Tenderstem® broccoli onto the pan letting it cook for 30 seconds before turning over. After 1 minute, remove the Tenderstem® broccoli – it should be griddled around the edges, a deep green colour and tender yet still al dente.
-
Remove the salad from the fridge. Slice the Tenderstem® broccoli on an angle and slice the chicken into large strips. Place the Tenderstem® broccoli and chicken on top of the salad and garnish with the seed mix, if using. Drizzle over the dressing and serve at the table to share immediately.
More ways to cook Tenderstem®
Nutrition analysis of recipes featured on the Tenderstem® broccoli website is calculated by a registered dietitian using McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods, Seventh Edition, but may vary slightly depending on the specific ingredients used. Analyses do not include optional ingredients or suggested accompaniments unless specific amounts are given. If there is a range in the amount of an ingredient, the smaller amount is used. When a recipe lists a choice of ingredients, the first is used.
