SICHUAN CHICKEN SALAD

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, salads and dressings, main course

Time 26m

Yield 6 to 8 servings as part of Chinese meal

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 ribs celery
2 small fresh red or green chilies, minced, including seeds
1 tablespoon finely minced ginger
3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced
2 scallions, white part only, minced
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons Chinese white rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
2 whole chicken breasts, poached, cooled and shredded
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander (leaves and stems)

Steps:

  • Cut the celery thinly on the diagonal; stack and cut into matchstick shreds. In enough water to cover the celery, parboil it for 10 seconds; drain and run under cold water to stop cooking. Drain again and set aside.
  • Mix the chilies, ginger, garlic and scallions with soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, salt and white pepper in a bowl, and allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Toss with the chicken, sesame oil, celery and coriander. Allow to sit 5 minutes; toss again and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 120, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 165 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

jamal uddin
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a really healthy and refreshing meal. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful. I would definitely recomme


Rasha Hesham
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I'm not a big fan of chicken salad, but this recipe is delicious! The chicken is tender and juicy, and the dressing is flavorful and tangy. I would definitely make this again.


Henry Okiemute
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of chicken, vegetables, and dressing. The dressing is especially good, with a nice balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Jackey stiglingh
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I made this salad for lunch today, and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the dressing was flavorful and tangy. I would definitely make this again.


Nickael Jacobs
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a really healthy and refreshing meal. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful. I would definitely recomme


Mirzamahmud Jay
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper! The dressing is so unique and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


S U D I P C H Y
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This salad is so addictive! I can't stop eating it. The chicken is so juicy and flavorful, and the dressing is so tangy and refreshing. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


inno chizombwe
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I made this salad for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The dressing is so good, and the chicken is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahmed Rana
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This was a really easy salad to make, and it turned out great! I used pre-cooked chicken, so it was even faster. I will definitely be making this again.


pubg killer
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this salad was surprisingly mild. The dressing was flavorful and not too overpowering. I would definitely make this again.


Md Zaan
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This salad is so delicious and refreshing. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken is perfectly cooked, and the dressing is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy.


Pro Noyonvai
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a big hit! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the dressing was flavorful and tangy. I would definitely make this again.


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