HONEY AND SOY CHICKEN WITH PASTA SALAD

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Been looking for recipes which are complete meals and this one is from Australian Diabetic Living. Times are estimated, though DO NOT include 4 hour marinating time.

Provided by ImPat

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

600 g chicken thigh fillets (skinless trimmed of fat)
80 ml apple juice (1/2 cup unsweetened)
2 tablespoons soy sauce (salt redued)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh)
1 tablespoon honey (clear)
cooking spray
2 lemons (cut into wedges to serve)
200 g pasta (small spiral cooked as per packet instructions)
8 cups lettuce (iceberg finely shredded)
3 cucumbers (lebanese chopped)
250 g cherry tomatoes (halved)
50 g snow pea sprouts (trimmed)
2 large carrots (cut into short thin sticks)
100 g tasty cheese (fat reduced, cubed)
1 red capsicum (bell pepper cut into thick strips)
1 yellow capsicum (bell pepper cut into thick strips)
2 tablespoons fat free ranch dressing (or other of your choice)

Steps:

  • Put chicken in a shallow dish.
  • Put apple juice, soy sauce, lemon juice and honey in a small bowl and whisk to combine and then pour over the chicken and turn chicken to coat.
  • Cover and put in the fridge for 4 hours to marinate.
  • Spray barbecue plate or barbecue grill with cooking spray and preheat to medium, add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
  • Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil and set aside for 2-3 minutes to rest.
  • Pasta Salad - Put pasta, lettuce, cucumber, tomato, snow pea sprouts, carrot, cheese and capsicums in a large bowl, do this while the chicken is marinating and then you cover and refrigerate and dress just before serving.
  • Pour the dressing over and toss to combine.
  • Divide the chicken between plates and serve with the pasta salad and lemon wedges.

Never Ndemera
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I would definitely make this dish again. It was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


Martha Ananias
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Saeed Fareed
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great weeknight meal.


Eric villasenor
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was good.


Ansa Noor
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The chicken was a bit bland, but the pasta salad was very good.


Chakira Carlstrom
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I highly recommend it.


nisar muhammad
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the chicken was cooked perfectly.


dubai bhai
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Omg Ameing
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This is now one of my go-to recipes. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I like to add a bit of extra garlic to the sauce.


Kumah Benjamin
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the pasta salad was good.


Sonali Banik Anamika
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The chicken was moist and the sauce was delicious. I would recommend this recipe to anyone.


THARUN THARUN
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the pasta salad was refreshing and light. I will definitely be making this again.