Warm Shredded Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Warm Shredded Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 cup sesame oil; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 3 tablespoons freshly grated ginger; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 5 large bunches watercress, stems removed, leaves washed and well dried; 2 ripe avocados, halved, seeded, and peeled; 1/2 cup peanut oil for frying

Servings: persons

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup sesame oil
2 tablespoons peanut oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
5 large bunches watercress, stems removed, leaves washed and well dried
2 ripe avocados, halved, seeded, and peeled
1/2 cup peanut oil for frying

1
Trim chicken of any excess fat or sinew.
2
Slice, across grain, into 3 by 1/2 inch strips.
3
Stir marinade ingredients together in a medium bowl.
4
Add chicken strips and toss to evenly coat.
5
Set aside at room temperature, uncovered, 30 minutes.
6
It's important not to marinate any longer, or the acid in the lemon will break down the fibers of the chicken.
7
Meanwhile, prepare the salad.
8
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
9
Tear watercress into bitesized pieces and toss with dressing.
10
Divide salad among 6 serving plates.
11
Thinly slice avocado halves into strips lengthwise and arrange on salad.
12
Reserve in refrigerator.
13
To cook chicken, heat a large dry castiron skillet over high heat 15 minutes.
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(Yes, 15 minutes.)
15
Heat peanut oil for frying.
16
Lift chicken strips from marinade, one at a time, and add to pan, standing as far away as possible to avoid splatters.
17
Fry until dark golden brown and crisp, about 1 minute per side.
18
Arrange about 8 hot chicken strips on each salad in a spoke pattern.
19
Serve immediately.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1/2 cup sesame oil, 2 tablespoons peanut oil, Juice of 1/2 lemon, and more.

Yes, Warm Shredded 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.

Warm Shredded Chicken Salad

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