Even though we live in a tropical environment all year round, we do feel the effects of the changing weather systems throughout the year. It seems strange to say that summer is here although we know that it gets hotter at this time of the year. All we want to do is to stay cool, keep hydrated and spend less time in the kitchen. ’Tis the season for light but constant eating.
Making hearty salads to eat during the week are a real time saver and are always filling as a snack, anytime of the day, or a meal. I’m not talking about all vegetable or all lettuce salads (those are good too). I like meaty substantial salads that feel and taste like a meal rather than a side dish. Chicken breasts are my least favourite cut of the bird but when it comes to salads, they are perfect. Chicken breasts can be grilled, sautéed, steamed, poached, roasted or tossed in a quick light curry made with coconut milk, not to mention dropping into a pot of soup with noodles.
Because the breast meat of chicken is bland, it tends to easily take on whatever flavour is added to it, therefore,
