Szechuan Chicken Salad

Szechuan Chicken Salad is a vibrant and spicy dish that combines tender chicken with a medley of fresh vegetables and a zesty, low-carb dressing, perfect for a satisfying keto meal. This salad bursts with flavor, making healthy eating exciting and delicious.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Cucumber - 1 medium, julienned
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Szechuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon, crushed
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Lettuce leaves - 4 large, for serving
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a medium bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, crushed Szechuan peppercorns, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the dressing.
2. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper.
3. In a pan over medium heat, cook the chicken pieces for about 7-10 minutes or until they are fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced red bell pepper, julienned cucumber, chopped green onions, and cilantro.
5. Once the chicken has cooled, add it to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over the top.
6. Toss everything together until well coated.
7. Serve the salad on large lettuce leaves, garnish with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 85 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, promoting muscle growth and repair.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for a ketogenic diet.

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