Szechuan Style Spicy Chicken Salad

Szechuan Style Spicy Chicken Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a zesty dressing and fresh vegetables, delivering a delightful crunch in every bite. Perfect for spice lovers, this gluten-free salad is a refreshing and nutritious meal option.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 200 grams
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Cucumber - 1 medium, julienned
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Cilantro - 20 grams, chopped
• Szechuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon
• Chili oil - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce (gluten-free) - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. 1. Begin by cooking the chicken breast. In a pot of boiling water, add the chicken breast and simmer for about 15 minutes or until fully cooked. Remove from water and let it cool before shredding it into bite-sized pieces.
2. 2. While the chicken is cooling, prepare the vegetables. Slice the red bell pepper, julienne the cucumber and carrot, and chop the green onions and cilantro.
3. 3. In a small pan over medium heat, dry roast the Szechuan peppercorns for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and crush them slightly using a mortar and pestle or a rolling pin.
4. 4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, bell pepper, cucumber, carrot, green onions, and cilantro.
5. 5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the chili oil, gluten-free soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, crushed Szechuan peppercorns, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
6. 6. Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture and toss well to ensure everything is well coated.
7. 7. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

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

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