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Sambal chicken, cucumber & coconut salad

Light, fresh and spicy; the perfect meal for week nights or weekend dining.

SERVES 4

8 boneless chicken thighs
100g vermicelli noodles

MARINADE

2 tablespoons each sriracha chilli sauce and kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon each brown sugar and rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon each ground cumin and ground turmeric
2 cloves garlic, crushed

DRESSING

½ cup coconut cream
¼ cup Thai basil, plus extra to garnish
1 long green chilli, roughly chopped, plus extra to garnish

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