10 - Honey and Ginger Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breast fillets
• 1 long red chilli, deseeded and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 4tbsp runny honey
• 2tbsp soy sauce
• 4tbsp lime juice
• Baby gem lettuce leaves, to serve
• Fresh mint leaves, to garnish (optional)
• Lime, halved, to garnish
• 6 wooden or metal skewers

Method

1. Cut each breast into 3 long strips and place in a ceramic dish. Combine the chilli, garlic, ginger, honey, soy sauce and lime juice and pour over the chicken. Chill for at least 1 hour (or up to 6 hours).
2. Thread 2 pieces of chicken onto each skewer. Season with salt and pepper. Cook on a preheated barbecue or under a preheated grill for about 8 minutes, turning every couple of minutes until cooked.
3. Boil the marinade in a small saucepan for about 5 minutes, or until reduced slightly.
4. Serve each chicken skewer with the lettuce, garnished with mint and lime wedges. Serve the sauce on the side