Kaffir Lime Chicken with Herb & Mango Salad

A meal in one and this dish has some of my favorite ingredients! Kaffir lime is a type of lime found in Indonesia and Malaysia and commonly used in Southeast Asian cuisine. The kaffir lime is a rough, bumpy green fruit that grows on a very thorny bush with aromatic and distinctively shaped “double” leaves. Mango has been grown as a fruit tree in southern Asia for around 4,000 years and is reputed to be the most commonly eaten fresh fruit worldwide.

Serves 4
recipe from Good Taste

16 fresh kaffir lime leaves, center vein removed and leaves finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
60ml (1/3 cup) fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons peanut oil
8 chicken thigh fillets, excess fat trimmed
160ml (2/3 cup) light coconut milk
4 fresh kaffir lime leaves (extra) center vein removed and leaves finely shredded
steamed rice to serve

Salad
2 Lebanese cucumbers, halved lengthways, thinly sliced diagonally
1 mango, peeled, cheeks removed, thinly sliced
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh coriander sprigs
1/3 cup torn fresh mint leaves
1/3 cup fresh torn Thai basil

Combine the lime leaves, garlic, lime juice and peanut oil in a medium glass or ceramic bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 4-6 hours to marinate. To make the salad, place the cucumber, mango, onion, coriander, mint and basil in a large bowl and gently toss until just combined. Combine the coconut milk and extra lime leaves in a small bowl.

Preheat a large chargrill or barbecue on medium high. Drain the chicken and cook for 5 minutes each side or until golden and cooked through. Divide rice among serving dishes. Top with the chicken and salad. Spoon the coconut milk over mixture and serve.

The Culinary Chase’s Note: The flavors in this dish are sublime! If you can’t find kaffir lime leaves, then use grated lime. Kaffir lime leaves freeze easily for future use. I didn’t use all of the coconut milk (probably one third) as I felt this was too much. You won’t be disappointed with this recipe! Cheers!