COLD-SMOKED CHICKEN WITH BABY BOK CHOY AND CASHEW SALAD

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Cold-Smoked Chicken with Baby Bok Choy and Cashew Salad image

Provided by Bruce Aidells

Categories     Salad     Chicken     Leafy Green     Nut     Poultry     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Cashew     Summer     Bok Choy     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Main 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 baby bok choy, separated into leaves
2 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
3 cooked cold-smoked chicken legs (see cooks' note, below), skin discarded and meat finely shredded (3 cups)
1 small seedless cucumber (usually plastic-wrapped), halved lengthwise, cored, and cut into 1/8-inch-thick matchsticks
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup roasted unsalted cashews (2 1/2 oz)

Steps:

  • Blanch bok choy in a 4- to 6-quart pot of boiling salted water until just wilted but still bright green, about 30 seconds. Drain in a colander, then rinse under cold water to stop cooking and drain well.
  • Whisk together vinegar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, pepper, and five-spice powder in a small bowl, then add oils in a slow stream, whisking until combined. Stir in sesame seeds.
  • Toss together chicken, cucumber, cilantro, and 1/3 cup dressing in a bowl.
  • Divide bok choy among 4 serving bowls and spoon chicken salad on top. Drizzle with some of remaining dressing and sprinkle with cashews. Transfer remaining dressing to an airtight container and chill for another use.

Darlington Muuka
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Mramzan Khokhar
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I'm not a fan of cold chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The smokiness of the chicken and the freshness of the salad made for a delicious and refreshing meal.


MD Ibrahim Sek
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover roasted chicken that I used in the salad, and it turned out great.


Rich Kacha
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken, and this recipe definitely delivered. The cold smoking method gave the chicken a unique and delicious flavor.


seif hessam
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish.


Leeladavi Leeladavi
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The smokiness of the chicken, the sweetness of the salad, and the crunch of the cashews come together perfectly.


Wesley Reaves
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This recipe is perfect for a summer party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sphe Mapofu
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the salad was delicious. I'll try again with a different smoking method.


bangali King
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to simpler dishes in the future.


i3moreee55
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The smokiness of the chicken paired perfectly with the sweetness of the salad.


Aluka Joseph
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The cold smoked chicken was amazing! It was so easy to make and the flavor was out of this world.


Zhamae Taylor Hardy
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This cold smoked chicken recipe was a hit! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the baby bok choy and cashew salad was a delicious and refreshing complement. I'll definitely be making this again.