There are plenty of reasons I love this recipe, but there are two that stand out way above the rest. Firstly, it's ready in under 5 minutes, and secondly, it looks like it’s taken you all day! It’s perfect for summer BBQs where you’d much rather be spending your time with friends and family rather than in the kitchen peeling more vegetables or prepping more salad. The contrast in colours and shapes on the table make it a visually stunning dish – and it’s super tasty too!
Shredded Chicken with Courgette Ribbons, Kalamata Olives, Sundried Tomatoes, and Lemon
A visually stunning and super tasty dish that's ready in under 5 minutes. Perfect for summer BBQs, this recipe combines shredded chicken with elegant courgette ribbons, Kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes, and a zesty lemon dressing.
Servings: 4 Serves
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $20
Equipment
- Vegetable peeler
- Large salad bowl
Ingredients
- ½ medium chicken pre-roasted and cooled
- 4 large courgettes
- A large handful Kalamata or any other meaty black olives, roughly chopped
- 6-8 sundried tomatoes roughly chopped
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- A good splash of olive oil
- 1 tsp raw honey
- A small handful fresh basil finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Shred the Chicken: Using a fork, finely shred half of the chicken, leaving the other half to snack on later. Set aside.
- Ribbon the Courgettes: Using a vegetable peeler, ribbon the courgettes lengthways. Work your way around the vegetable and into the middle to create elegant spirals. Transfer to a large salad bowl and combine with the chicken. Mix in the olives and sundried tomatoes.
- Add the Dressing: Sprinkle the lemon zest over the salad before squeezing over the juice. Combine the olive oil with the raw honey (to cut the acidity of the lemons and the olives) before drizzling over the salad. Toss well, before adding your chopped herbs and seasoning to taste.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice and honey to balance the acidity and sweetness to your preference.
- This dish is perfect for a light lunch or as a side at a summer BBQ.
- Substitute basil with other fresh herbs like parsley or mint for a different flavour profile.
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This Shredded Chicken with Courgette Ribbons is now my go-to summer BBQ dish! It’s so quick to prepare and looks absolutely stunning on the table. The lemon zest adds a fresh zing that perfectly complements the sundried tomatoes and olives. My friends were all impressed and couldn’t believe it took me less than 5 minutes to make. Definitely a keeper!