Warm Spicy Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Warm Spicy Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken pieces (about 150g each); 1 tablespoon sambal oelek or 1 fresh chili, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 teaspoon grated gresh ginger; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 -3 tablespoons cajun seasoning; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 8 cm lengths (250g); 100 g mixed salad greens; 2 red capsicums, sliced (bell peppers); 50 g beans, shoots; 100 g snow peas, topped and tailed; 1/4 cup cashews, toasted; 1/4 cup natural yoghurt; DRESSING; 3 tablespoons oil; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)

Servings: persons

4 skinless chicken pieces (about 150g each)
1 tablespoon sambal oelek or 1 fresh chili, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon grated gresh ginger
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 -3 tablespoons cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons oil
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 8 cm lengths (250g)
100 g mixed salad greens
2 red capsicums, sliced (bell peppers)
50 g beans, shoots
100 g snow peas, topped and tailed
1/4 cup cashews, toasted
1/4 cup natural yoghurt
DRESSING
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon grated ginger
3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)

1
Combine chicken, sambal oelek, garlic, ginger and lemon juice in a bowl and marinate for 30 minutes-marinating longer will make the salad tastier and spicier.
2
Remove the chicken from the marinade and coat in the Cajun seasoning.
3
Heat the oil in a pan and fry the chicken for about 5 minutes, or until just cooked through.
4
Remove the chicken from the pan, set aside and keep warm.
5
Boil, or steam the asparagus until tender.
6
Combine all remaining salad ingredients including asparagus in a bowl, toss with the dressing and divide among 4 plates.
7
Slice chicken and divide amongst the 4 plates.
8
Serve with a dollop of yoghurt on each.
9
DRESSING: Combine all dressing ingredients in a screw-top jar.
10
Shake until well mixed.

380

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 skinless chicken pieces (about 150g each), 1 tablespoon sambal oelek or 1 fresh chili, finely chopped, 1 clove garlic, crushed, 1 teaspoon grated gresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Warm Spicy 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.

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Warm Spicy Chicken Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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