Oriental Chicken & Spinach Salad 🥗
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Oriental Chicken & Spinach Salad, a perfect blend of tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing. It’s a dish that balances freshness and savory goodness, making it an ideal choice for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | boneless, skinless chicken breasts |
| 1 | yellow sweet pepper, cut into thin strips |
| 1 | bunch spinach |
| 8 | snow peas |
| 2/3 | green onions, chopped |
| 2 | cups bean sprouts |
| 2 | tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped |
| 1/3 | cup peanut butter |
| 1/4 | cup rice vinegar |
| 2 | tbsp dry sherry |
| 2 | tbsp liquid honey |
| 2 | cloves garlic, minced |
| 1 | inch ginger root, grated |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Dressing:
- In a blender, combine peanut butter, rice vinegar, dry sherry, liquid honey, garlic, and ginger root.
- Blend until the coriander leaves are finely chopped and the dressing is smooth.
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Marinate the Chicken:
- Pour 1/4 cup of the prepared dressing over the chicken breasts in a shallow glass dish, ensuring they are coated well.
- Allow the chicken to marinate for 30 minutes.
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Prepare the Vegetables:
- Cut the yellow sweet pepper into quarters and then slice it into thin strips.
- Rinse the spinach and snow peas thoroughly.
- Chop the green onions and coriander leaves.
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Assemble the Salad:
- In a large serving bowl, combine the spinach, snow peas, green onions, bean sprouts, and coriander leaves.
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Grill the Chicken:
- Preheat a grill or stovetop grill pan over medium heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the excess marinade for basting.
- Grill the chicken for about 6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through, basting occasionally with the reserved marinade.
- Alternatively, if a grill is not available, you can cook the chicken on the stovetop in a skillet.
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Rest and Slice the Chicken:
- Transfer the grilled chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 3 minutes, covered.
- Slice the chicken diagonally into thin strips.
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Final Assembly:
- Add the sliced chicken to the bowl of vegetables.
- Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
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Serve:
- Serve the Oriental Chicken & Spinach Salad immediately, and enjoy the burst of flavors and textures with every bite!
This Oriental Chicken & Spinach Salad is not only delicious but also nutritious, packed with protein, vitamins, and fiber. It’s a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch, a refreshing dinner, or even as a side dish at your next gathering. Plus, with its vibrant colors and enticing aroma, it’s sure to impress your family and friends. Try this recipe today and elevate your salad game to a whole new level of deliciousness! 🌟
