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Chicken salad with lime brings a refreshing, light flavor that's perfect for reviving dull family meals or indulging in rich feasts.
If you're tired of greasy fried foods, give this cool and tangy chicken salad a try. Tender pieces of boiled chicken retain their naturally delicious taste, mixed with a sweet and savory tangy sauce that's irresistibly flavorful. With simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, you'll have a dish that's both satisfying and nutritious.
Preparation time: 30 minutes Serving size: 4 people
PREPARING INGREDIENTS FOR CHICKEN SALAD WITH LIME
- 500g boneless chicken breast or thigh
- 1/2 ripe yellow lime
- 2-3 small red chili peppers
- 1 tablespoon Thiệu Hưng wine
- Some ginger, garlic, scallions, cilantro
- Seasonings: salt, pepper, rice vinegar, sugar, oyster sauce, soy sauce, cooking oil, toasted sesame seeds
STEPS TO MAKE CHICKEN SALAD WITH LIME
Step 1. Prepare the ingredients
Cut chicken into large pieces.
Slice ginger, crush garlic, and finely chop.
Thinly slice the lime.
Finely chop scallions, cilantro, and chili peppers.
Step 2. Boil the chicken
Add 6 to 7 cups of water to a boil with 3 slices of ginger and 1 stalk of whole scallion.
Add the chicken, bring the water back to a boil. Turn off the heat immediately, cover tightly, and let the chicken sit in the pot for 10 - 12 minutes (depending on the size of your chicken pieces).
Step 3. Make the dressing
Heat oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 15 seconds. Then add Thiệu Hưng wine, simmer over low heat. When it starts to bubble, immediately turn off the heat.
Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, a tablespoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, stirring well.
Step 4. Mix the chicken
Once the chicken is cooked, transfer it to a bowl of ice water to halt the cooking process. Remove the chicken from the water, shred it into bite-sized pieces, and transfer to a mixing bowl.
Pour the sauce over the chicken, along with chili, cilantro, and lime. Mix well, season with salt to taste. Let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
Step 5. Presentation
Place the chicken on a plate, sprinkle with some toasted sesame seeds, fresh chili if desired.
FINAL PRESENTATION OF CHICKEN SALAD WITH LIME
Chicken salad with lime is ready!
This enticing chicken salad with lime features white chicken meat, green fresh herbs, and yellow lime zest, punctuated with a hint of red chili. It offers a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors, with a spicy kick from the chili. You can let the chicken marinate in the sauce in the refrigerator for a while before serving for even better taste.
Wishing you success with this dish and may you have truly delicious meals!
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