Sichuan Sesame Chicken Salad

Sichuan Sesame Chicken Salad

Servings: 3 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Five Spice, Sichuan

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 chicken breast approximately 1.5#
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 1 Tablespoon ginger fresh
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons scallions thin discs
  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons cider vinegar + honey to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 Tablespoons cilantro
  • 2 whole chilies dried, crushed
  • 1 Tablespoon fish sauce
  • cabbage red – thinly sliced

Method
 

  1. Poach chicken gently for 5 minutes. Let sit 10-15 minutes. Drain. Blot dry. Shred by hand, set aside.
  2. Cut celery on 2" diagnal then in matchsticks. Blanch 10-15 seconds, shock, drain.
  3. Mix chilies, ginger, garlic, scallions, soy, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Let stand for 10 minutes to marry flavors.
  4. Mix together chicken, sesame oik, celery, cilantro. Toss with spice mixture. Let stand 30 minutes before serving.
  5. Garnish with cabbage.

Notes

Note – “Make a double batch of sauce – MEF”

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