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Mexican · Salad

Charred Chicken Breast Slaw with chipotle and honey

This Mexican Slaw leans on chipotle and honey to do the heavy lifting. We bake the Chicken Breast for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.4 from 1,004 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook120 min
Serves8
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Charred Chicken Breast Slaw with chipotle and honey
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the chipotle and honey elements, and pat the chicken breast dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the chicken breast. Transfer to the oven and bake until set, bubbling and golden on top.

Stir in the dried ancho chillies and the rest of the chipotle and honey flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the fennel along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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