Asian Steamed Chicken Salad with Crisp Vegetables

Name: Asian Steamed Chicken Salad with Crisp Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 3 finely chopped garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon lime zest; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; Salt & pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion; Pinch of salt; 1 cup peeled, julienned steamed carrot; 1 red bell pepper, julienned; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon black sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons fish soy sauce; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; Salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 boneless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon minced ginger
3 finely chopped garlic cloves
1 tablespoon lime zest
1 tablespoon lemon zest
Salt & pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion
Pinch of salt
1 cup peeled, julienned steamed carrot
1 red bell pepper, julienned
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon black sesame seeds
2 tablespoons fish soy sauce
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
Salt and pepper to taste

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For the Chicken:
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Season chicken with all of the above and steam in bamboo basket over pan of simmering water for about 12 - 15
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minutes.
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Then slice thinly and toss in vinaigrette.
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For the Vinaigrette:
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Combine all of the below in a bowl and whisk.
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For the Vegetables:
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Whisk lime juice, fish soy sauce, sesame oil, black sesame seeds.
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Then add all vegetables and combine.
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Mould some vegetables on plate, top with chicken, then more vegetable mixture.
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Drizzle any extra juices around the plate and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 boneless chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, 3 finely chopped garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon lime zest, and more.

Yes, Asian Steamed Chicken Salad with Crisp Vegetables falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!