This week is dedicated to chicken

BBQ chicken salad!

1 head iceberg lettuce - cut into strips

1 large bunch romaine lettuce cut into strips

1/2 cup frozen white or yellow corn kernels rinsed thoroughly under cold water & drain

1/2 cup of your choice of cheese

1 avocado diced

1-2 medium tomatoes diced

juice of 1/2 lime - drizzle over avocado

1/4 cup coriander finely chopped

1/2 cup ranch  salad dressing

500 gm. chicken breast fillet

1/8 cup olive oil

1/8 cup soy sauce

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon salt

fresh ground black pepper

1/4 cup barbecue sauce


marinate the chicken breasts in olive oil, soy sauce, garlic and salt for 1 hour. Cook on broiler pan and season with fresh ground pepper until cooked through. Let rest 10 minutes before dicing into 1/2" cubes, then toss with barbecue sauce.

On a large plate, layer lettuces, corn, cheese and tomatoes. Top with warm barbecued chicken and avocados. Sprinkle on cilantro.

Serve immediately with ranch dressing and garlic bread.

Chinese Chicken Wings

1 kg chicken wings tips removed

3 cloves of garlic crushed

2 cm piece of ginger crushed

2-3 Tbspn distilled white vinegar

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 tspn chillie flakes

3/4 cup soy sauce

salt and a dash of black pepper(optional)

4 tbspn oil

1 stick spring onion chopped


Mix everything up and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for minimum 2 hours. Grill for approximately 20 minutes or till chicken wings are done. Serve and some sprinkle spring onions on top of wings