So we are all officially melting in the heatwave here in the UK at the moment & having to cook dinner at the end of a long, hot day isn't always what you fancy doing so below are just a few ideas for meals which can be created fairly quickly & have summery food vibes
Coconut Lime Slaw With Grilled Chicken Breast
You Will Need:
1 Skinless Chicken Breast Per Person
1 Lime
3 Tbsp Coconut Milk
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce/Soy Sauce
Small Red Cabbage, Thinly Sliced
2 Spring Onions, Sliced
Small Handful Fresh Coriander, Finely Chopped
Salt & Pepper
Heat grill/BBQ to medium-high heat
Sprinkle each chicken breast with salt & pepper, place under the grill/on the bbq, turning occasionally until cooked through
Zest the lime and place into a small bowl then set aside.
In a large bowl, add 1 tbsp of juice from the lime to the coconut milk, sugar and sauce. Whisk together until well combined and the sugar has dissolved. Mix in the chopped cabbage and spring onion and toss together until well coated
Remove the chicken from the grill & sprinkle with the lime zest. Serve with the slaw and a sprinkle of coriander
Peach, Basil & Tomato Salad With Maple BBQ Chicken Sausages
You Will Need:
6-8 Maple BBQ Chicken Sausages (Tesco)
(or flavour your own using a BBQ seasoning mix & maple syrup)
1/2 Red Onion, Thinly Sliced
1 Tbsp Wine Vinegar/Apple Cider Vinegar
Salt & Pepper
450g Tomatoes
450g Peaches/Nectarines
2 Tbsp Oil
Small Handful Basil Leaves
50g Feta, Crumbled
Cook sausages under the grill/in the oven/fry until cooked through
In a small bowl, combine together the onion and vinegar with 1/4 tsp salt. Leave to stand
Cut the peaches/nectarines & tomatoes into slices and arrange on a plate
Stir the 2 tbsp oil into the onion & vinegar mixture and drizzle over the fruit. Sprinkle over the basil, crumbled feta and black pepper. Serve alongside the sausages.
Black Bean, Avocado & Spicy Sweet Potato Tacos
You Will Need:
700g Sweet Potato, Cut Into Chunks
1Tbsp Oil
1 Tsp Chilli Powder
1 Tin Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained
200g Salsa
1 Medium Avocado, Thinly Sliced
Tortilla Wraps
100g Feta Cheese, Crumbled
On a large baking tray, coat the sweet potato chunks with oil, chilli powder and a sprinkle of salt. Place in the oven for around 30mins at 200°C
In a saucepan, heat together the beans and salsa on a medium heat until warm
Once the sweet potato has cooked, arrange on the tortilla wraps with the avocado slices, beans & crumbled feta
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