Gluten-Free Sweet and Sour Chicken Salad

This Gluten-Free Sweet and Sour Chicken Salad combines tender chicken with vibrant vegetables and a tangy dressing, making it a refreshing midnight snack. It's the perfect balance of flavors and textures, providing a satisfying yet light meal option.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 250 grams, diced
• Bell pepper (red) - 1 medium, sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Cucumber - 1 medium, sliced
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Lettuce (mixed greens) - 100 grams
• Gluten-free soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 tablespoon
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
• Water - 60 ml
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix the gluten-free soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, cornstarch, and water to create the sweet and sour sauce.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken, seasoning with salt and black pepper. Cook until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
3. Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the cooked chicken, stirring to coat evenly. Simmer for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
4. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, bell pepper, carrot, cucumber, and green onions.
5. Top the salad with the sweet and sour chicken mixture, drizzling with sesame oil before serving.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing midnight dish!

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 25 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chicken, supporting muscle health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables, promoting overall health.

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