Oriental Chicken Salad Recipe ๐ฅ
Overview:
- Name: Oriental Chicken Salad
- Category: Chicken
- Keywords: Poultry, Meat, < 15 Mins, No Cook, Easy
- Servings: 4
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Description: A low-fat chicken salad with a delightfully different Oriental flavor. Perfect for lunch or stuffed into a pita. Best made a few hours in advance to allow the flavors to meld.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Chicken | 2 |
| Water chestnuts | 1/2 |
| Green onion | 1/4 |
| Cucumbers | 2 |
| Plain nonfat yogurt | 1/2 |
| Ground ginger | 1/4 |
| Soy sauce | 1/2 |
| Garlic | 2 cloves |
Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the plain nonfat yogurt, mayonnaise, ground ginger, soy sauce, minced garlic, and pepper until smooth.
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Start by gathering and preparing all the ingredients as listed above.
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Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the plain nonfat yogurt, mayonnaise, ground ginger, soy sauce, minced garlic, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
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Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken (shredded or diced), drained water chestnuts (chopped), sliced green onion, and diced cucumbers. Mix well to combine.
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Toss with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken mixture in the large bowl. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.
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Serve: You can serve the Oriental Chicken Salad immediately, or for the best flavor, refrigerate it for a few hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Optional Presentation: For an elegant presentation, scoop out the cucumber pulp from unpeeled cucumbers, add it to the chicken mixture, and serve the salad in the cucumber shells. It adds a decorative touch to your dish.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 110.6
- Fat: 5.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Cholesterol: 5.9mg
- Sodium: 317.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 13.8g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Sugar: 6.5g
- Protein: 3.5g
Tips:
- For a quicker preparation, you can use pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken.
- Customize the salad by adding your favorite crunchy vegetables like bell peppers or shredded carrots.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences. You can add more soy sauce for a saltier flavor or increase the ginger for a stronger kick.
Enjoy this refreshing and flavorful Oriental Chicken Salad as a light meal or a delicious sandwich filling! It’s easy to make, healthy, and perfect for any occasion.
