Szechuan Style Chicken Salad

Szechuan Style Chicken Salad is a vibrant and spicy dish that combines tender chicken with a medley of crisp vegetables, all tossed in a bold Szechuan dressing. This refreshing salad is perfect for a light yet satisfying meal, bursting with flavor and texture.

Ingredients

• Boneless chicken breast - 200 grams
• Mixed salad greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula) - 100 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Szechuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Chili oil - 1 teaspoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, for garnish

Steps

1. In a small pan, dry roast the Szechuan peppercorns over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Crush them lightly and set aside.
2. In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil, honey, and the crushed Szechuan peppercorns to create the dressing. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
3. In a pot of boiling water, poach the chicken breast for about 15 minutes, or until fully cooked. Remove from water and let cool, then slice it into thin strips.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the salad greens, cucumber, red bell pepper, carrot, and green onions.
5. Add the sliced chicken to the salad and drizzle with the prepared dressing. Toss everything together gently to combine.
6. Serve the salad in bowls, garnished with fresh cilantro and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

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

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