Air Fryer Chilli Tamari Chicken And Prawn Skewers
Zesty, bold skewers of tender chicken, juicy prawns, and meaty chestnut mushrooms air-fried to succulent perfection and served over a crunchy, fresh cucumber salad.
Prep
15 min
Cook
11 min
Total
26 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Hayley + Lila
Hayley created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
15 min
Cook
11 min
Total
26 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Storage: Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 3 to 4 minutes until warmed through.
Do these three things first
- 1Air-fry the chicken and mushrooms: Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Marinate the proteins
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Marinate the proteins
Marinate the proteins: In a medium bowl, whisk together the chilli paste, ginger paste, and gluten-free tamari. Cut the chicken breast into 1 inch (2.5cm) chunks. Toss the chicken chunks, peeled prawns, and whole chestnut mushrooms in the marinade until evenly coated. Let them sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
Look for: evenly coated
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Assemble the skewers
Assemble the skewers: Thread the marinated chicken chunks onto one set of skewers. Thread the prawns onto a second set of skewers. Finally, thread the chestnut mushrooms onto a third set of skewers. Keeping them on separate skewers ensures even cooking times.
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Air-fry the chicken and mushrooms
Air-fry the chicken and mushrooms: Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C). Arrange the chicken skewers and mushroom skewers on your air fryer rack. Air-fry for 6 minutes, until the chicken starts to brown.
Look for: the chicken starts to brown
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Add the prawns
Add the prawns: Carefully open the air fryer and add the prawn skewers onto the rack next to the other skewers. Cook everything together for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (reaching an internal temperature of 165°F/74°C) and the prawns are pink and firm.
Look for: the chicken is cooked through (reaching an internal temperature of 165°F/74°C) and the prawns are pink and firm
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Prepare the side salad
Prepare the side salad: While the skewers are cooking, slice the cucumber into rounds and toss with the baby spinach in a serving bowl. Drizzle with the extra virgin olive oil.
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Assemble and serve
Assemble and serve: Slide the succulent chicken, prawns, and mushrooms off the skewers directly onto the fresh spinach and cucumber salad. Enjoy immediately while hot and juicy.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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