Super delicious salad with smashed cucumbers and shredded chicken. If we're being honest though, the real star of the show is the simple, refreshing sesame dressing that ties the whole recipe together!
Total Time
35min
4.5
2 Ratings
Author: Totole
Servings:
4
Ingredients
Cucumber Salad
•
2
English Cucumbers
•
1
Tbsp
Salt
•
1
bunch
Scallions
•
2
Tbsp
Sesame Seeds
Cucumber Dressing
•
4
cloves
Garlic
•
2
Tbsp
Soy Sauce
•
2
Tbsp
Rice Vinegar
•
1
Tbsp
Chili Oil
•
1
Tbsp
Sesame Oil
•
1
bunch
Fresh Cilantro
Poached Chicken
•
8 1/3
cups
Water
, boiled
•
2
Large
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
•
1
Fresh Ginger
•
1
bunch
Large
Scallions
•
2
Tbsp
Shaoxing Cooking Wine
•
2
Tbsp
Sesame Oil
•
2
Tbsp
Salt
Cooking Instructions
1.
Start to prepare your poaching liquid by smashing the Fresh Ginger (1) and Scallions (1 bunch) with your palm against the side of a chef’s knife.
2.
Add these aromatics along with Shaoxing Cooking Wine (2 Tbsp) and Salt (1 Tbsp) to a large pot of boiling Water (8 1/3 cups). Let it infuse for 5 minutes before turning to low.
3.
Smash the English Cucumbers (2) against the side of a chef’s knife with your palm and cut into chunky pieces. Season with Salt (1 Tbsp) and set aside.
4.
Add the Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (2) to the poaching liquid and cook on low for 10 minutes, checking and flipping at 5 minutes.
5.
Once the Chicken Breast is done cooking, remove from the poaching liquid and set aside to cool. Shred with a fork.
6.
To start the salad dressing, mince Garlic (4 cloves) and tear the Fresh Cilantro (1 bunch). Thinly chop Scallions (1 bunch) and set aside.
7.
Mix together Soy Sauce (2 Tbsp), Rice Vinegar (2 Tbsp), Chili Oil (1 Tbsp) and Sesame Oil (1 Tbsp) along with Garlic and Cilantro.
8.
Drain off the liquid from the prepared Cucumbers, pour the dressing over them and toss together. Chill in the fridge until serving time.
9.
Toss the shredded chicken together with Sesame Oil (2 Tbsp) and the rest of the Salt (1 Tbsp).
10.
To assemble, scoop the cucumber salad onto a plate or into a bowl and top it with the marinated chicken. Sprinkle chopped scallion and Sesame Seeds (2 Tbsp) over the top.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
296
FAT
17.8 g
PROTEIN
21.4 g
CARBS
13.1 g
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