Warm Chicken, Melon and Ginger Salad Recipe

Name: Warm Chicken, Melon and Ginger Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 single chicken breast fillets; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; fresh ground black pepper; 300 g piece honeydew melon, peeled, seeds removed; 1 large green chili, seeded and shredded; ½ cup whole coriander leaves; ½ cup whole mint leaf; 30 g snow pea sprouts (!); 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon sugar

Servings: persons

3 -4 single chicken breast fillets
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons lemon juice
fresh ground black pepper
300 g piece honeydew melon, peeled, seeds removed
1 large green chili, seeded and shredded
½ cup whole coriander leaves
½ cup whole mint leaf
30 g snow pea sprouts (!)
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar

1
Place chicken breasts in a shallow, non-metallic dish.
2
Combine oil, ginger, lemon juice and pepper to taste.
3
Pour mix over chicken breasts.
4
Cover and chill for 30 minutes, then drain.
5
Using a vegetable peeler, finely shave melon.
6
Combine melon, chilli, coriander, mint and snow pea sprouts.
7
Cover and chill for a few minutes while the chicken cooks.
8
Put fish sauce, extra lemon juice and sugar into a screw-top jar.
9
Set aside for dressing.
10
Brush a char-grill or barbecue grill with extra oil (or pan fry to good effect) and cook chicken breasts until golden and tender.
11
Remove and allow to stand for a few minutes before carving into slices.
12
Prep time doesn't include the 30 minutes' marinating time.
13
Combine melon salad.
14
sliced chicken and the dressing from Step 3.
15
Arrange in individual bowls or on plates and serve.

507

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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.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -4 single chicken breast fillets, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Warm Chicken, Melon and Ginger Salad falls under the Salads 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!

Warm Chicken, Melon and Ginger Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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