Poached Coconut Chicken Salad

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 15
Tropical flavors abound in this Poached Coconut Chicken Salad
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Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

500 g chicken breasts , free range is best
100 g tofu , deep fried and sliced
400 ml coconut milk
1/2 cucumber , sliced in thin strips
1/2 red onion , sliced in strips
1 red pepper , sliced in strips
50 g snow peas ( not sliced )
cos lettuce , shredded
1 cup mint
1 cup coriander
100 g roasted cashews
60 ml lime juice
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 -3 tablespoons palm sugar , grated
2 tablespoons sambal oelek chili paste , paste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
456
Sugar
13g
Fat
28g
This Poached Coconut Chicken Salad is a fresh and flavorful twist on the classic chicken salad. Combining the tropical flavors of coconut milk and sambal oelek chili paste with the refreshing crunch of cucumber and snow peas, this salad is perfect for warm summer days. The dressing is zesty and tangy, with a touch of sweetness from the palm sugar. Whether you're looking for a light lunch or a healthy dinner option, this salad is sure to satisfy.

Instructions

1.Bring the coconut milk to a boil in a pot.
2.Add the chicken breasts and reduce the heat to a simmer, poaching the chicken for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
3.Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pot and allow to cool. Then shred into bite-sized pieces.
4.In a blender, mix together lime juice, fish sauce, palm sugar, and sambal oelek chili paste to make a dressing.
5.In a large bowl, combine the chicken, tofu, cucumber, red onion, red pepper, snow peas, cos lettuce, mint, coriander, and cashews.
6.Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss well.

PROS

The blend of tropical flavors in this salad is sure to please.

The poached chicken keeps it light and healthy, making it the perfect summer lunch or dinner option.

CONS

Some may find the sambal oelek chili paste to be too spicy, so adjust the amount to your liking.

This salad contains nuts, so those with nut allergies should be cautious.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is packed with healthy ingredients, including chicken, tofu, and coconut milk.
The addition of vegetables like cucumber, red pepper, and snow peas adds a variety of vitamins and minerals.
The dressing is made with lime juice, which is high in vitamin C and antioxidants.

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