Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Sticky Kicking Chicken

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.
Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Sticky Kicking Chicken
Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Sticky Kicking Chicken

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.

FAQs

Can I make this vegetarian?

Yes, substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh and pan-fry with the same glaze.

Can I skip fish sauce?

Use extra soy sauce or a vegan fish sauce alternative.

Do I need a liquidizer?

It’s ideal for smooth dressing. Otherwise, chop finely and whisk together.

What kind of noodles should I use?

Thin rice noodles work best; you can also use vermicelli.

Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Sticky Kicking Chicken

Course: DinnerCuisine: Asain-InspiredDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

25

minutes
Calories

694

kcal

Spicy glazed chicken thighs served over a vibrant noodle and watermelon salad with a zesty herb dressing and crispy noodles.

Ingredients

  • 8 boneless chicken thighs

  • 1 tbsp five-spice

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce

  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds

  • 200g thin rice noodles

  • Sesame oil

  • 800g watermelon

  • 2 little gem lettuces

  • 1 handful radishes

  • ½ bunch mint, chopped

  • ½ bunch coriander, chopped

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp fish sauce

  • ½ red chilli

  • ½ thumb ginger

  • 2 spring onions

  • 2 limes

  • 1 garlic clove

Directions

  • Soak noodles in boiling water, then drain and toss with sesame oil.
  • Pound and season chicken, fry until golden.
  • Fry ¼ noodles until crispy; set aside.
  • Prep salad with watermelon, lettuce, radish, herbs.
  • Blend dressing with soy, fish sauce, chilli, ginger, garlic, lime.
  • Glaze chicken with chilli sauce, add sesame seeds.
  • Dress salad, add crispy noodles, serve with sliced chicken.

Notes

  • Use large frying pans to cook evenly.
  • Glaze chicken last to avoid burning.
  • Crisp noodles in small batches.
  • Blend dressing just before serving for freshness.

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