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Hoisin Chicken & Rice

Hoisin Chicken & Rice

with Cucumber Salad & Crushed Peanuts

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Umami hoisin sauce douses chicken to perfection and takes it to the next level! Served on a bed of basmati and with a sprinkling of crushed peanuts, you can thank us later!

Due to local availability, we’ve replaced some of your ingredients. They may be a little different to what’s pictured, but just as delicious!

Tags:
Climate Superstar
Allergens:
Sesame
•Soy
•Peanuts
•Gluten
•Wheat
•Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat.

Preparation Time25 minutes
Cooking Time
DifficultyEasy
Serving amount

1 packet

basmati rice

(May be present: Wheat, Gluten, Soy.)

1

cucumber

1

carrot

1 packet

chicken breast

1 packet

hoisin sauce

(Contains: Sesame, Soy;)

1 packet

peanut butter

(Contains: Peanuts; May be present: Sesame, Almond, Brazil nut, Cashew.)

1 packet

Ginger Lemongrass Paste

1 bag

mixed salad leaves

1 packet

crushed peanuts

(Contains: Peanuts; May be present: Wheat, Gluten, Soy, Sesame, Almond, Brazil nut, Milk, Cashew, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pecan, Pine Nut, Pistachio, Walnut.)

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

¼ cup

water

1 sachet

soy sauce mix

(Contains: Soy, Gluten, Wheat;)

20 g

butter

(Contains: Milk;)

½ tbs

rice wine vinegar (or white wine vinegar)

½ tbs

brown sugar

Energy (kJ)3506 kJ
Fat30.3 g
of which saturates9.3 g
Carbohydrate90.6 g
of which sugars23.9 g
Protein48.8 g
Sodium1393 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
•Medium Saucepan
•Large Frying Pan

Cooking Steps

1
1

• Boil the kettle. Half-fill a medium saucepan with the boiling water. • Add basmati rice and a pinch of salt and cook, uncovered, over high heat until tender, 12 minutes. • Drain and return to saucepan.

2
2

• Meanwhile, thinly slice cucumber into half-moons. • Grate carrot. • Cut chicken breast into 2cm chunks. • In a small bowl, combine hoisin sauce, the vinegar, brown sugar and water.

3
3

• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over high heat. • When oil is hot, cook chicken, tossing occasionally, until browned and cooked through (when no longer pink inside), 5-6 minutes. • Reduce heat to medium, add gingerlemongrass paste and cook, tossing, until fragrant, 1 minute. • Stir in the hoisin mixture, until combined.

TIP: Add a splash of water if the sauce looks too thick.

4
4

• In a medium bowl, combine carrot, cucumber, mixed salad leaves and soy sauce mix. Season to taste. • Add the butter to the saucepan with the rice, stirring to coat. • Divide rice and salad between plates. • Top with hoisin chicken sauce. • Sprinkle over crushed peanuts to serve. Enjoy!

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