Joe Wicks' saucy spring onion chicken recipe is quick to rustle up and healthy

08 January 2024 , 16:15

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The recipe has gone viral online - and takes just 15 minutes to make (Image: David Loftus/PA)

If anyone can get us eating healthier this year, it's Joe Wicks.

The dad-of-three, who achieved national hero status when he became our unofficial PE teacher during the 2020 lockdown, has released his 12th book in eight years, Feel Good In 15. This time, he wants us to focus on our minds, as well as our bodies.

"I'm really proud of this book," says Wicks, 38. "It's not just about the food and the exercise, there's a lot more to it this time. I talk a lot about small daily wins and life hacks – so starting your day right, having non-screen time, doing activities that help you get a better night’s sleep.”

Wicks, known as The Body Coach, made his mark with quirky 15-second recipe videos on Instagram, before going on to become a cookery book phenomenon with 2015's Lean In 15, which sold 1.3 million copies.

His saucy spring onion chicken recipe, which is his most popular Instagram post, is the perfect way to nourish your body this year without spending hours in the kitchen.

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Joe Wicks' saucy spring onion chicken recipe

Ingredients (serves four)

• Chicken mini fillets (640g)
• Cornflour (40g)
• Water (200-400ml)
• 5 tbsp oyster sauce
• 4 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 garlic cloves, grated
• 2 bunches of spring onions, finely sliced
• Thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger (peeled and grated)
• Juice of 1-2 limes, plus wedges to serve

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Method

• Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok and fry the chicken over a high heat for 3-4 minutes, so it gets a nice golden colour.
• While the chicken is browning, whisk together the cornflour, oyster sauce, soy sauce and honey in a small bowl. Set this mixture aside.
• Scatter in most of the spring onions, setting aside some to garnish, along with the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
• Pour in the cornflour-soy mixture and coat the chicken and vegetables. Then add the water, bring up to the boil and let the whole thing bubble away until it gets thick and glossy.
• Season with lime juice, to taste. Serve with rice and lime wedges and scatter with the remaining spring onions.

Et volia! A delicious dinner to help you stay on track of January weight loss goals.

Leo Roberts