Warm Spicy Chicken Salad Recipe π₯
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 13 minutes
Servings: 4
Description:
Warm Spicy Chicken Salad is a versatile dish that allows for creativity. With a base of tender marinated chicken, this salad welcomes a variety of additions like tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, croutons, cucumber, red onions, pine nuts, and olives. πΆοΈπ
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | skinless chicken pieces |
| 1 | tablespoon sambal oelek |
| 1 | garlic clove, minced |
| 1 | teaspoon ginger, grated |
| 1 | lemon, juiced |
| 2-3 | asparagus spears, trimmed |
| 2 | red capsicums (bell peppers), sliced |
| 1 | cup snow peas, trimmed |
| 100g | cashews, toasted |
| 2 | tablespoons lemon juice |
| 50g | fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped |
| 100ml | olive oil |
| 1/4 | cup Cajun seasoning |
| 1/4 | cup plain yoghurt |
Dressing Ingredients:
- 100ml olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped
Instructions:
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Marinate the Chicken:
- In a bowl, combine the skinless chicken pieces with sambal oelek, minced garlic, grated ginger, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes. For a richer flavor, you can marinate it longer.
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Coat Chicken in Cajun Seasoning:
- Remove the chicken from the marinade.
- Coat each piece thoroughly with Cajun seasoning.
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Cook the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and fry for about 5 minutes, or until they are just cooked through.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pan, set it aside, and keep it warm.
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Prepare the Salad:
- Boil or steam the asparagus spears until they are tender.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked asparagus with sliced red capsicums, trimmed snow peas, and toasted cashews.
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Make the Dressing:
- In a screw-top jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped fresh coriander.
- Shake the jar vigorously until all the ingredients are well mixed.
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Assemble the Salad:
- Add the marinated vegetables to the bowl of salad ingredients.
- Toss everything together gently with the prepared dressing until evenly coated.
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Serve:
- Divide the salad among 4 plates.
- Slice the cooked chicken pieces and arrange them on top of each salad portion.
- Finish each plate with a dollop of plain yoghurt.
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Enjoy Your Warm Spicy Chicken Salad! π₯πΆοΈ
This delightful Warm Spicy Chicken Salad is not only flavorful and satisfying but also packed with nutrients. Feel free to customize it with your favorite vegetables and nuts for added crunch and flavor! Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a refreshing lunch on a sunny day.
