Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Sticky Kicking Chicken

This Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Sticky Kicking Chicken is a spicy and fresh recipe, which includes skinless chicken thighs and watermelon. It’s the perfect 30-minute meal, bursting with flavor and crunch.

Jamie Oliver Sticky Kicking Chicken Ingredients

For the salad:

• 200g thin rice noodles
• Sesame oil
• 800g watermelon
• 2 little gem lettuces
• 1 handful radishes
• ½ bunch fresh mint
• ½ bunch fresh coriander

For the chicken:

• 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp Chinese five-spice
• Olive oil
• 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds

For the dressing:

• 2 tbsp low-salt soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• ½–1 fresh red chilli
• ½ thumb-sized piece ginger
• 2 spring onions
• 2 limes
• 1 small clove garlic

How To Make Jamie Oliver Sticky Kicking Chicken

1. Soak the noodles: Submerge rice noodles in boiling water and set aside.
2. Prep and cook chicken: On greaseproof paper, season chicken with salt, pepper, and five-spice. Bash to flatten, then cook in a hot pan with olive oil for 3–4 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.
3. Drain and season noodles: Drain noodles and toss with sesame oil. Transfer to a large platter. Fry ¼ of the noodles in a separate pan until crisp.
4. Assemble salad: Chop watermelon into chunks. Cut lettuces into wedges and halve radishes. Slice mint and coriander leaves. Scatter all on the noodle platter.
5. Make dressing: In a blender, combine coriander stalks, soy, fish sauce, chilli, ginger, spring onions, sesame oil, lime juice, and crushed garlic. Blend until smooth.
6. Finish chicken: Drain fat from pan, return chicken to heat, glaze with sweet chilli sauce, and toss in sesame seeds.
7. Serve everything: Drizzle dressing over salad, toss to coat. Sprinkle over crispy noodles. Slice chicken and serve with extra coriander leaves.

Recipe Tips

• Can I use chicken breast instead? Yes, but thighs stay juicier and more flavorful.
• How to make it less spicy: Use less chilli or omit for a milder dish.
• What can I use instead of watermelon? Try mango or orange segments for sweetness.
• How to crisp the noodles: Only use a portion, fry in a dry pan, and don’t overcrowd.
• Can I prep ahead? You can pre-chop salad and mix dressing early, but cook chicken fresh.

What To Serve With Sticky Kicking Chicken

This dish is a complete meal, but here are a few great extras:

• Steamed edamame or sugar snap peas
• Chilled cucumber salad
• Jasmine or coconut rice
• Iced herbal tea or lime soda

How To Store Sticky Kicking Chicken

Refrigerate: Store chicken, salad, and dressing separately in airtight containers. Consume within 2 days.
Freeze: Chicken only — freeze cooked thighs without glaze. Reheat and glaze before serving.
Reheat: Warm chicken in a skillet or microwave until hot.

Sticky Kicking Chicken Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 694 per serving
• Protein: 38g
• Carbohydrates: 52g
• Fat: 34g
• Fiber: 6g
• Sugar: 14g
  Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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