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 cabbage
shredded
- ¼ medium savoy cabbage
shredded
- 1 medium carrot
shredded
- 1 small red bell pepper
thinly sliced
- 5 green onions
thinly sliced
- ¼ cup coarsely chopped cilantro
divided
- ¼ cup (1¼ oz) coarsely chopped unsalted dry roasted peanuts
divided
For the peanut dressing:
- ⅓ cup (2¾ oz) natural peanut butter
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 clove garlic
minced
- 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. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
- 2Place all the ingredients listed below 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 start the timer. When the Rotate Remind signals, turn the chicken over and continue cooking. Meanwhile, prepare the slaw.
- 6Place all the ingredients listed below 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 167°F. If not, give it a bit more.
- 8Remove the pan from the oven and set aside to rest for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, make the peanut dressing.
- 9Place all the ingredients listed below 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.