Sizzling Sesame Chicken Salad with Zesty Scallion Butter Sauce

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Warm Chicken Salad on Mesclun Lettuce

Description: This is a great, relatively quick-to-prepare main-dish salad. The only time set-back is letting the chicken marinate; the easiest way to escape that is to soak the chicken and toss together the marinade in the morning. That way, in the evening, all you have to do is stir-fry.

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• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Prep Time: 5 hours (includes marinating time)
• Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
• Servings: 4

Ingredients:

Nutrition:

• Calories: 343.1 per serving
• Fat: 22.1g
  • Saturated Fat: 7.5g
• Cholesterol: 91.3mg
• Sodium: 2152.7mg
• Carbohydrates: 4.7g
  • Fiber: 0.9g
  • Sugar: 1.4g
• Protein: 31.6g

Instructions:

1. Soak the Chicken:

   • Place the chicken breasts in cold, salted water for 30 minutes to eliminate any “game-y” taste.
   • After 30 minutes, drain the water, pat the chicken dry, and trim off as much fat as possible.

2. Prepare the Marinade:

   • In a large glass bowl, combine the soy sauce, lemon juice, sliced scallions, and sesame oil.
   • Add the chicken strips to the marinade, tossing to coat them well.
   • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours for maximum flavor.

3. Cook the Chicken:

   • Drain the chicken, reserving the marinade for later use.
   • Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat until hot.
   • Add the chicken strips to the wok and stir-fry until they are tender, which should take about 3 minutes.
   • Remove the chicken from the wok and keep it warm.

4. Prepare the Sauce:

   • Add the reserved marinade to the wok, making sure to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
   • If there is excess marinade, let it cook down for a bit to reduce.
   • Gradually add the butter to the sauce, stirring constantly until it is well combined.
   • Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed. You can add more scallions, ginger, or any other preferred seasonings to amp up the flavor.

5. Finish the Dish:

   • Return the cooked chicken to the wok and cook for an additional 3 minutes to warm through, ensuring the chicken is no longer pink in the center.
   • Divide the mesclun lettuce among 4 plates, creating a bed of greens.
   • Spoon the warm chicken and sauce over the lettuce, ensuring each plate gets a generous portion.
   • Serve the salad immediately while it’s nice and warm.

Serving Suggestions:

• For a slightly heartier version of this main-dish salad, consider placing a large spoonful of hot white rice over the bed of mesclun lettuce before adding the chicken and sauce on top. This adds a comforting touch and makes for a more substantial meal.

Enjoy this flavorful and satisfying Warm Chicken Salad on Mesclun Lettuce! It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, combining the freshness of salad greens with the savory goodness of marinated chicken. 🍗🥗