the Breville Test Kitchen
Chicken and Red Slaw with Sweet and Spicy Peanut Dressing
This healthy recipe is a fusion of Asian, African and Caribbean flavors. Spiced chicken breast roasted to juicy perfection is served with a vibrant slaw and peanut dressing spiked with hot sauce, garlic and ginger. It ticks all the boxes - easy entertaining, midweek dinner and lunchbox leftovers that’ll make your workday brighter.
45 mins total time
20 mins active time
Easy
Serves 4
Ingredients
Measurements:
For the chicken
1½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground allspice
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
2 x 12 oz boneless and skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp grapeseed oil
For the slaw
¼ medium red cabbageshredded
¼ medium savoy cabbageshredded
1 medium carrotshredded
1 small red bell pepperthinly sliced
5 green onionsthinly sliced
¼ cup coarsely chopped cilantrodivided
¼ cup (1¼ oz) coarsely chopped unsalted dry roasted peanutsdivided
For the peanut dressing
⅓ cup (2¾ oz) natural peanut butter
1 tsp kosher salt
1 clove garlicminced
2 tsp finely grated ginger
¼ cup (2 fl oz) plus 1 tbsp rice vinegar
3 tbsp (2¼ oz) honey
2 tsp grapeseed oil
1 tbsp hot sauce
1 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- 1Insert the wire rack into position 6. Set the oven to Roast, Convection, 425°F, for 25 minutes, confirm Rotate Remind and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
- 2Place the salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, allspice and nutmeg in a bowl and stir to combine.
- 3Season the chicken on both sides with the spice mix. Drizzle with the oil and gently pat to evenly coat.
- 4For easy cleaning and to avoid burning, line the roasting pan with foil and place the broiling rack on top. Lay the chicken on the rack.
- 5Once preheated, place the pan in the oven and cook for 25 minutes. When the Rotate Remind signals, turn the chicken over and continue cooking. Meanwhile, prepare the slaw.
- 6Place all the slaw ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine.
- 7The chicken is ready when a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads a minimum of 165°F. If not, cook it a little longer.Tip: The size of the chicken breast can alter the cooking time. For best results, using a probe, test for doneness 3-5 minutes before the end of the cook.
- 8Remove the pan from the oven and set aside to rest for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, make the peanut dressing.
- 9Place all the peanut dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine. Pour over the slaw and toss.
- 10Cut the chicken into approximately ¼-inch thick slices.
- 11Top the slaw with the chicken, sprinkle with the remaining peanuts and cilantro and serve.
