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Tenderloins in lemongrass, Chilli and Coconut Flavours with Cucumber Salad

Recipe by Lilydale

Chicken tenderloin skewers recipe
Prep 15 mins plus 30 mins for marinatingCook 10 minsServes 4
IngredientsMethod

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce

Tenderloins

  • 500g Lilydale Free Range Chicken Tenderloins
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, roughly chopped
  • 2 shallots
  • 2 small red chillies, stalks trimmed
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 1 coriander plant, including the root, rinsed well
  • 1/2 cup coconut cream
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
  • Lime, fresh coriander leaves and sliced red chilli, to serve
  • 1/2 cup salted peanuts, to serve

Salad

  • 2 Lebanese cucumbers, shaved lengthways with a vegetable peeler
  • 1/2 small red onion, cut into fine wedges
  • 1/4 cup coriander leaves

Dressing

  1. To make the dressing, combine the rice vinegar, coconut sugar, lime juice and fish sauce in a jug

Tenderloins

  1. Combine the lemongrass, shallots, 2 red chillies, garlic, ginger, coriander, coconut cream, fish sauce and coconut sugar in a small food processor and process to form a paste
  2. Thread the chicken tenderloins onto skewers and pour over just enough marinade to coat the chicken (remaining marinade can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week).
  3. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 30 minutes
  4. Chargrill the tenderloins over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cooked through
  5. Garnish with lime, coriander, sliced red chilli and peanuts. Pour over the dressing just before serving

Salad

  1. Place the cucumber, red onion and coriander leaves in a serving plate alongside the chargrilled tenderloins.
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