Spicy Chicken And Sweet Cherry Plum Salad
Ingredients
GROUP A: CHICKEN
2 tbsp full-fat plain Greek yogurt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp ground harissa seasoning mix
1/2 tsp ground sweet paprika
4 - 5 oz boneless chicken breast
Salt & pepper, to taste
GROUP B: SALAD
2 1/2 cups kale leaves, shredded or torn by hand
4 - 5 cherry plums, pitted and sliced lengthwise
1 tbsp chopped walnuts
2 tbsp mini bocconcini cheese
1 -2 tbsp shredded carrot
GROUP C: DRESSING
1/2 tbsp lime juice
1/4 of a serrano pepper, finely minced
1 tsp olive oil
2 tsp finely minced cilantro
1/2 tsp soy sauce
Method
Add all Group A ingredients to a bowl and let the chicken marinate for 15 - 20 minutes.
While the chicken is marinating, prep the dressing by mixing all Group C ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
Heat some olive oil in a non-stick skillet and sauté the kale on medium-high heat, till it slightly glistens. Be careful not to overcook it to a point that it either wilts excessively or burns. Transfer the pan-seared kale to a bowl. In the same skillet, roast the walnut bits till they smell toasty and are slightly browned. Set them aside till it is time to plate.
Oil a cast iron skillet or grill pan and cook the chicken for 3 - 4 minutes on each side on medium-high heat, till it is juicy and has well-defined grill marks (if using a grill pan).
Plate up: To the bowl with the kale, add the shredded carrot, sliced plums, and bocconcini. Sprinkle the walnuts all over, place the chicken over the greens, and finish off with a healthy dose of the dressing.