SPICE-CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH ASIAN SLAW

Ingredients

· 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

· 2 tbsp sesame oil

· 1 tsp each chilli flakes, cumin seeds and Sichuan peppercorns

· 3 tbsp soft brown sugar

· 3 tbsp Soy Sauce

· juice 1 lemon, plus lemon halves to serve

· ½ small white cabbage, finely shredded

· 1 red onion, sliced

· 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped

· small handful coriander sprigs, to serve

METHOD

· Slice most of the way through each chicken breast lengthways, and open out like a book. Cover with cling film and gently beat with a rolling pin until flattened. Rub 2 tsp sesame oil all over the chicken.

· Roughly crush the chilli flakes, cumin seeds and peppercorns using a pestle and mortar. Add some salt and sprinkle over both sides of the chicken. Chill until you are ready to cook.

· In small bowl, mix the remaining sesame oil, sugar, soy sauce and lemon juice. Add the cabbage, onion and chilli to a large bowl, pour over half the dressing and mix well. Save remaining dressing to use as a dipping sauce for the chicken.

· Heat grill to high. Place the chicken on a baking tray lined with foil, grill for 3-4 mins on each side until cooked through. Serve with the slaw, lemon halves, a scattering of coriander and dipping sauce.

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