Nam jim chicken with egg noodle salad
10
Points®
Total time: 40 min • Prep: 30 min • Cook: 10 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Nam jim is a classic Thai dressing that we’ve used as both a marinade and a sauce.
Ingredients
Fresh green chilli
2 whole, chopped
Garlic
3 clove(s), chopped
Green shallot(s)
3 individual, chopped
Lime juice
⅓ cup(s), (80ml)
Fish sauce
2 tbs
Brown sugar
¼ cup(s)
Fresh coriander
1 cup(s), leaves
Skinless chicken breast
630 g, (buy 700g)
Canola oil
1½ tbs
Fresh Singapore noodles
350 g
Lebanese cucumber
1 medium, halved lengthways, thinly sliced
Celery
1 stick(s), thinly sliced
Red capsicum
1 medium, thinly sliced
Bok choy
2 baby, thinly shredded
Oil spray
2 x 3 second spray(s)
Instructions
1
Process chilli, garlic, shallots, ¼ cup (60ml) juice, fish sauce, sugar and half the coriander in a food processor until nam jim is smooth. Thread chicken onto 8 wooden skewers (see tip). Combine 1 tablespoon oil and 1/3 cup (80ml) nam jim in a shallow dish. Add chicken skewers and turn to coat.
2
Lightly spray a large non-stick frying pan with oil and heat over medium-high heat. Cook skewers for 3–4 minutes each side or until golden and cooked through.
3
Meanwhile, prepare noodles following packet instructions. Drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Add cucumber, celery, capsicum, bok choy, ¼ cup (60ml) nam jim and remaining coriander, juice and oil. Toss gently to combine. Serve skewers with noodle salad and remaining nam jim.
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