Asian-style apple slaw with poached chicken

Serves: 4
Time to make: 20 mins

Total cost: $ 21.56 / $ 5.39 per serve

(at time of publication)

Ingredients

1 cup reduced-salt chicken stock
2 star anise
6 black peppercorns
300g (1 large) chicken breast fillet, halved horizontally
270g pack soba noodles
1 green capsicum, finely sliced
3 spring onions, sliced
⅓ cup fresh coriandercilantroX
½ small green cabbage, finely shredded
2 large red apples, cut into large julienne pieces or grated
¼ cup chopped roasted cashews, to garnish (optional)

Sesame dressing
juice of 2 lemons
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon reduced-salt soy sauce

Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine stock, star anise and peppercorns and set over a medium heat. Add chicken, cover and bring stock to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 6 minutes. Allow chicken to cool in the liquid.
Meanwhile, cook soba noodles according to packet instructions. Drain well and rinse under cold water. Drain and place into a large bowl.
Remove chicken from liquid, reserving 1/4 cup of the poaching liquid for the dressing. Slice
chicken into pieces. Set aside.
In a bowl, combine sesame dressing ingredients with the reserved poaching liquid and whisk to combine. Pour dressing over the noodles and toss well.
Add the chicken to the dressed noodles, along with the capsicum, spring onions, coriander, cabbage and apples. Toss to combine. Divide among 4 serving plates and garnish with roasted cashews, if desired.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Kilojoules 2110kJ

Calories 503cal

Protein 30g

Total fat 12g

–Saturated fat 2g

Carbohydrates 65g

–Sugars 15g

Dietary fibre 12g

Sodium 400mg

Calcium 110mg

Iron 5mg

Note: Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. For a guide to purchasing healthier packaged goods and general grocery items see here.