Chargrilled Chicken With Cilantro Salsa Recipe

Name: Chargrilled Chicken With Cilantro Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons clear honey; 1 pinch of dried red chili pepper flakes; 4 large skinless chicken breasts (about 7 ounces each); 1 red onion, diced; 1 small garlic clove, crushed; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped; 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 grated lemon, juice and rind of; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; salt and pepper; diced tomatoes, to serve; steamed couscous, to serve

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons clear honey
1 pinch of dried red chili pepper flakes
4 large skinless chicken breasts (about 7 ounces each)
1 red onion, diced
1 small garlic clove, crushed
1 bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 grated lemon, juice and rind of
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper
diced tomatoes, to serve
steamed couscous, to serve

1
Combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, olive oil, honey and chili flakes in a shallow dish, add the whole chicken breasts, cover and marinate for as long as possible.
2
Cook the chicken in a preheated ridged grill pan for 8 minutes on each side, until charred and cooked through.
3
Wrap in foil and leave to rest for 5 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, mix all the salsa ingredients together and season with salt and pepper.
5
Set aside to infuse.
6
Strain the marinade juices into a small saucepan and bring to the boil, then remove from the heat but keep warm.
7
Serve the chicken with the couscous tossed with diced tomato and top with the salsa and the marinade sauce.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons clear honey, and more.

Yes, Chargrilled Chicken With Cilantro Salsa falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chargrilled Chicken With Cilantro Salsa

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