Szechuan Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Szechuan Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 -2 tablespoon minced ginger (to taste); 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced crosswise; 12 ounces napa cabbage, thinly sliced; 4 scallions, white part and 1 inch of the green, thinly sliced crosswise; 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped; 4 tablespoons light soy sauce; 4 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons fresh ground white pepper; 4 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 1 -2 large jalapeno, minced (to taste); 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 -1 ½ tablespoon ginger, minced; salt

Servings: persons

2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
2 cups chicken stock
1 -2 tablespoon minced ginger (to taste)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced crosswise
12 ounces napa cabbage, thinly sliced
4 scallions, white part and 1 inch of the green, thinly sliced crosswise
2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
4 tablespoons light soy sauce
4 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons fresh ground white pepper
4 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 -2 large jalapeno, minced (to taste)
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1 -1 ½ tablespoon ginger, minced
salt

1
Place stock, soy and ginger in 2 quart pan and bring to a boil.
2
Add the chicken breast; cover, and return to a boil.
3
Reduce temperature and simmer 5 minutes.
4
Turn off the heat, and let the chicken stand 20 minutes.
5
Strain the chicken, and cool completely.
6
Cut it into 1/2-inch cubes (or shred if using parts on the bone).
7
Meanwhile, combine the celery, cabbage, scallions and cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
8
Toss and reserve until ready to use.
9
Whisk the soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, pepper and sesame oil in a small bowl.
10
Add the jalapeno, garlic and ginger.
11
Season with salt.
12
Let stand 10 minutes.
13
Add the chicken to the reserved vegetables.
14
Toss to combine, and let stand 5 minutes.
15
Drizzle the soy dressing over the salad, and toss.
16
Let the salad stand another 5 minutes.
17
Toss, and serve.

854

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

114

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, 2 cups chicken stock, 1 -2 tablespoon minced ginger (to taste), 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Szechuan Chicken Salad 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.

Szechuan Chicken Salad

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