27/08/2026
🥝🍗 Grilled Chicken with Kiwi Salsa & Lime Herb Dressing
Tender grilled chicken, sweet-tart kiwi, creamy avocado, and a zesty lime herb dressing come together in this fresh, vibrant dish that's perfect for spring entertaining or a light lunch. Bright, colourful, and packed with flavour, it's a beautiful way to celebrate seasonal kiwi fruit. 🌿☀️
INGREDIENTS
Chicken
• 2 chicken breasts (or 500g chicken thighs)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt & freshly cracked black pepper
Kiwi Salsa
• 3 ripe kiwi fruit, peeled and diced
• 1 ripe avocado, diced
• ½ small red onion, finely diced
• 1 small red chilli, finely sliced (optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
• Juice of 1 lime
Lime Herb Dressing
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Juice of ½ lime
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• Salt & pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. Rub the chicken with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat a grill pan or braai over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until beautifully charred and cooked through. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
3. In a bowl, gently combine the kiwi, avocado, red onion, chilli, coriander, and lime juice to make the salsa.
4. Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, parsley, salt, and pepper until smooth.
5. Arrange the sliced grilled chicken on a serving platter or individual plates.
6. Spoon the fresh kiwi salsa generously over the chicken.
7. Drizzle with the lime herb dressing.
8. Finish with extra coriander, lime wedges, and freshly cracked black pepper.
9. Serve immediately with wild rice, roasted baby potatoes, or a crisp green salad.
📸 Fresh, colourful, and bursting with tropical flavour — juicy kiwi brings a bright twist to perfectly grilled chicken, creating a dish that's as elegant as it is refreshing.
RECIPE & PHOTO BY: Chef Works Team SA
