Sticky Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers

Name: Sticky Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 6 medium chicken breast fillets (~150g each, skinless, trimmed); 6 tsp olive oil (~30ml); 9 tbsp honey; 9 garlic cloves (minced); 60 g Parmesan (finely grated); 6 tsp nutritional yeast (~12g); 1½ tsp smoked paprika (optional); Salt & freshly ground black pepper; Wooden skewers (soaked for 30 mins); 480 g wild & red rice (cooked (80g per serving)); 240 g quinoa (cooked (40g per serving)); 300 g cooked chickpeas (~50g per serving); 200 g edamame; 100 g feta; 6 tsp olive oil (~30ml); Salt & pepper (to taste); Fresh herbs: 2 tbsp each chopped coriander (mint, parsley, dill, basil (or to taste)); 6 –12 tsp seed mix (1–2 tsp per serving, for crunch)

Sticky garlic parmesan chicken skewers layered over a vibrant herby grain salad — a balanced, protein-rich dish designed for modern living. Think bold flavour, smart ingredients and effortless nourishment, all in one.

Ingredients

Chicken Skewers

6 medium chicken breast fillets ~150g each, skinless, trimmed
6 tsp olive oil ~30ml
9 tbsp honey
9 garlic cloves minced
60 g Parmesan finely grated
6 tsp nutritional yeast ~12g
1½ tsp smoked paprika optional
Salt & freshly ground black pepper
Wooden skewers soaked for 30 mins

Herby Grain Salad

480 g wild & red rice cooked (80g per serving)
240 g quinoa cooked (40g per serving)
300 g cooked chickpeas ~50g per serving
200 g edamame
100 g feta
6 tsp olive oil ~30ml
Salt & pepper to taste
Fresh herbs: 2 tbsp each chopped coriander mint, parsley, dill, basil (or to taste)
6 –12 tsp seed mix 1–2 tsp per serving, for crunch

Method

Chicken Skewers

Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, garlic, Parmesan, nutritional yeast, paprika, salt and pepper.
Add chicken and toss well to coat.
Thread onto skewers (2–3 pieces per skewer).
Place on a lined baking tray and bake for 15–18 minutes, turning halfway, until cooked through and lightly caramelised.

Herby Grain Salad

In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, quinoa and chickpeas.
Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently.
Fold through fresh herbs.
Just before serving, sprinkle over seed mix.
Serve on a large platter with feta and an extra drizzle of olive oil.

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Cook Time: 20

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Sticky Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers

Ingredients

Chicken Skewers

Herby Grain Salad

Method

Chicken Skewers

Herby Grain Salad

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