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CookSmart (11th Issue) Page32

Celebrity's EatSmart Recipes

"3 Less" Dish

Feature

Vegetables and herbs have their unique scent and taste, making this cold dish irresistible especially in the hot summer days.

Carmela LEE

Executive Committee of Hong Kong Nutrition Association, Registered Dietitian (UK)

Ingredients to serves 1

Cucumber (diced)

1/4 piece

Tomato (diced)

1 piece

Lemon Juice

1 teaspoon

Basil (chopped)

4 leaves

Olive Oil

1/2 teaspoon

Skinless Chicken thigh (deboned)

1 piece

Thyme

some

Seasonings

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Coarse Black Pepper

for taste

Cooking Method

To make cucumber and tomato salad, combine cucumber, tomato, lemon juice, basil and olive oil. Season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and some coarse black pepper. Set aside.
Season chicken thigh meat with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and some coarse black pepper.
Place chicken thigh meat on an aluminium foil then sprinkle with thyme. Tightly roll up the chicken and secure by twisting the two ends of the foil.
Bring water to the boil. Add chicken roll. Reduce to low heat. Boil for 15 minutes until cooked. Remove and set aside to cool. Cut into slices. Serve with cucumber and tomato salad.