Summer Poached Chicken Salad
Description: Dive into the refreshing flavors of this Summer Poached Chicken Salad, perfect for warm evenings or lazy weekends. This recipe is a delightful blend of tender poached chicken, crisp vegetables, and a drizzle of sweet chili sauce, creating a light yet satisfying meal that’s ideal for sharing with loved ones or enjoying solo.
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Preparation Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Chicken breasts |
| 3 | Black peppercorns |
| 1 | Fresh ginger |
| 3 | Spring onions |
| 2 | Salt |
| 1 | Sweet chili sauce |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 128.4
- Fat Content: 6.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 46.4mg
- Sodium Content: 1791.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 0.8g
- Fiber Content: 0.2g
- Sugar Content: 0.2g
- Protein Content: 15.3g
Instructions:
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Begin by preparing your ingredients. Slice the spring onions, and cut the fresh ginger into thin slices.
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In a medium saucepan, combine the black peppercorns, fresh ginger slices, sliced spring onions, and salt. Fill the saucepan with cold water until all the ingredients are submerged.
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Place the saucepan over high heat and bring the water to a boil, allowing the flavors of the aromatics to infuse into the water.
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Once the water is boiling, gently add the chicken breasts into the saucepan, ensuring they are fully submerged in the aromatic broth. Give it a quick stir to distribute the ingredients evenly.
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Turn off the heat and cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid to trap the heat and allow the chicken to poach gently in the flavorful broth.
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Let the chicken poach for approximately 2 hours, allowing it to cook through and absorb the delicious flavors of the broth.
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After 2 hours, carefully remove the poached chicken breasts from the saucepan and transfer them to a cutting board. Allow them to rest for a few minutes before slicing them into thick, juicy slices.
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While the chicken is resting, prepare your salad ingredients. Wash and dry the iceberg lettuce, baby spinach, snow peas, broccoli florets, and asparagus spears.
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Arrange the salad ingredients on a large serving platter, creating a vibrant bed of greens and vegetables.
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Once the chicken has been sliced, place the tender slices atop the bed of salad greens, creating an inviting presentation.
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Just before serving, drizzle the sweet chili sauce over the poached chicken and salad, adding a delightful hint of sweetness and spice to every bite.
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Serve the Summer Poached Chicken Salad immediately, allowing everyone to dig in and enjoy the fresh flavors of this light and satisfying dish.
Keywords: Poultry, Meat, Summer, Weeknight, < 4 Hours
Enjoy your Summer Poached Chicken Salad! 🥗
