Asian Chicken Salad with Lemon

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    217 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Asian Chicken Salad with Lemon

This Asian Lemon Chicken Salad recipe is flexible, delicious, and easy to make. Simply toss poached chicken with lemon, chili, cilantro, and a tasty garlicky sauce.

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Ingredients

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  • 3 slices ginger (about 1/8 inch thick x 2 inches wide, or 0.3cm x 5 cm)
  • 1 scallion
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced, about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1-2 Thai bird chilies (finely chopped, optional)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 1/2 lemon (de-seeded and very thinly sliced)
  • salt to taste
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Instructions

  1. In a medium pot, bring 6 to 7 cups of water to a boil, along with 3 slices of ginger and 1 scallion.
  2. Add the chicken thighs, and bring the water to a boil again. Immediately turn off the heat, cover tightly, and let the chicken sit in the pot for 12 to 15 minutes (depending on the size of your chicken thighs). The chicken is done when you poke the thickest part of the thigh with a chopstick and the juice runs clear.
  3. Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, and cook for 15 seconds. Then add the Shaoxing wine, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. When it starts to simmer, immediately turn off the heat. Stir in the light soy sauce, rice vinegar and oyster sauce.
  5. When the chicken is cooked through, transfer it to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Use your hands to shred it into smaller bite-sized pieces, and transfer to a mixing bowl.
  6. Add the sauce to the chicken, along with the chilies (if using), cilantro, and lemon slices. Toss well, and add salt to taste. Serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 217kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 108mg (36%) Sodium 603mg (25%) Potassium 367mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 205IU (4%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 217 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 217kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 108mg 36%
Sodium 603mg 25%
Potassium 367mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 205IU 4%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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