Chargrilled chicken and apple salad

Method

1. Place the chicken fillets on a board, cover with cling film. Use the end of a rolling pin to gently beat the chicken until it is 1cm/¼ inch thick all over.
2. Brush the griddle pan with a little of the oil, then heat until it is really hot. Add the chicken and cook for 8-10 mins turning once until charred on both sides. Set aside.
3. Brush the griddle pan with a little of the oil, then heat until it is really hot. Add the apple slices and cook for 2-3 mins turning once until charred on both sides. Set aside.
4. Meanwhile cook the beans in a pan of boiling water for 3-4mins or until just tender. Drain, rinse in cold water and drain.
5. Tear the lettuce into pieces, place in salad bowl, add the tomatoes, beans, onion and half the coriander leaves.
6. To make the dressing finely chop the remaining coriander, then mix with the remaining oil, lime rind and juice, honey and salt and pepper to taste.
7. Add the chicken and apples to the salad and toss, adding the dressing.

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By Andrea Mann