CHICKEN SALAD WITH CILANTRO AND GINGER

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Provided by Elnora Shick

Categories     Salad     Chicken     Ginger     Leafy Green     Herb     Sauté     Bon Appétit     San Francisco     California

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup oriental sesame oil*
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
1 pound skinless boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon chili oil*
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 large ripe tomato, sliced
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
*Available at specialty foods stores, oriental markets and in the oriental section of some supermarkets.

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, oriental sesame oil, vinegar and ginger in small bowl. Cut chicken crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips. Place chicken in medium bowl. Mix in 1/4 cup of soy mixture. Let chicken marinate 30 minutes.
  • Heat vegetable oil and chili oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken to skillet and cook until springy to touch, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate and cool.
  • Combine lettuce, cilantro, onion and tomato in large bowl and arrange on platter. Top mixture with chicken. Sprinkle salad with sesame seeds and almonds. Spoon some soy mixture over chicken salad. Serve, passing remaining soy mixture separately.

Teri Lynn
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I can't wait to try this recipe with different types of chicken, such as grilled or roasted chicken.


Aronya Reza
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This chicken salad is so versatile. I've served it on sandwiches, crackers, and even lettuce wraps.


Larry Beneze
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I'm always looking for new chicken salad recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper.


Jonathan Escobar
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This chicken salad is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before, and it was even better the next day.


Kamrol Huda
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I made this chicken salad for a picnic, and it was the perfect dish to share.


Nicholacarol Mears
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I'm not a huge fan of cilantro, so I used parsley instead. It was still very good.


Neil M
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Donnell Hudson
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I added some chopped celery and red onion to my chicken salad, and it was delicious.


Pubudu Dananjaya
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I used a rotisserie chicken to make this recipe, and it saved me so much time.


Ofentse Kgagara
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Liscette Brown
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This is my new go-to chicken salad recipe.


Daniel Holman
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5/5 stars!


Idris Oguntade
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy chicken salad.


ghabrana nahi
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the dressing was flavorful and tangy.


Andy Orco
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This chicken salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.


Merlin Gunnie
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to make, but it tastes like it took hours to prepare.


Laura Alojayli
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I've made this chicken salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Debra Hammonds
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This chicken salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of cilantro and ginger.