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Orange chicken with asparagus and pumpkin
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Prep Time:
45 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
60 minutes
Ingredients:
  • 800g chicken breast
  • 500g jap pumpkin, deseeded, cut into 1cm-thick slices
  • 3 bunches asparagus, trimmed, halved
  • 20.00 ml thyme leaves, to garnish
  • 2 oranges, rind finely grated, juiced
  • 20.00 ml fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp finely grated ginger
  • 1.25 gm ground cumin
Instructions:
  • Tenderize chicken fillets with a meat mallet, then transfer them to a shallow ceramic dish.
  • Prepare the marinade by combining all ingredients in a jug and mixing with a fork. Season with salt and pepper, then pour over the chicken, ensuring it is fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, remembering to turn the chicken occasionally for even marination.
  • Lay out the pumpkin slices evenly on a microwave-safe plate, cover them, and microwave on HIGH power for 2 to 4 minutes until they are just tender.
  • Preheat barbecue plate over medium-high heat. Cook chicken and baste with marinade, turning once, until fully cooked, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate, cover with foil, and keep warm.
  • Coat vegetables in a light layer of oil. Grill for 2 minutes on each side, or until they reach desired tenderness. Plate asparagus, chicken, and pumpkin. Finish with a sprinkle of thyme before serving.