Satay chicken skewers with noodle salad

Heads up, although this is from Jamie's 30 minute meals it definitely takes closer to an hour. I think it was worth it though - especially if your a big ol' fan of satay like me!! If your looking for something super simple, I'd go for just mixing peanut butter and soy sauce until it tastes goooooood, then storing that into whatever you fancy - typically chicken noodle stir fry if you are like me. Anyhows, if you fancy making the effort or are looking to impress, read on my friend...

Ingredients:

2 diced chicken breasts

2 nests of egg noodles

Soy sauce

one lemon

2 tbsp peanut butter

A large handful of coriander, chopped

Half a fresh red chilli (or one small one)

Half a red onion

2cm ginger, peeled

50g cashew nuts

Runny honey

Bok choi or similar, to serve

Recipe:

1. In a blender, mix the peanut butter, half of the coriander, 2 tbsp soy sauce and the zest of the lemon with a little water and half of the juice of the lemon.

2. Rub this mixture into the chicken and put onto the skewers 

3. Grill the skewers for 8 mins on each side

4. Meanwhile, cook the noodles in a pan of boiling water for around 6-8 mins then drain

5. In a blender blitz the onion, remaining coriander, chilli, lemon juice and ginger then place in a bowl with a tbsp of runny honey and tsp of both soy sauce and olive oil. When the noodles are cooked add them to the bowl.

6. Place the cashew nuts into a bag and smash them, then put in a pan and toast. Add to the noodle mixture and stir stir stir

7. When the skewers are finished, drizzle with some runny honey and place back under the grill for 2 mins

8. This just gives you time to quickly stir fry the bok choi in the pan you just used for the nuts (or steam it if you prefer)

9. Plate up, sit down, breathe, eat :)