Chilled Sweet and Sour Chicken and Cucumber

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 3
Chilled Sweet and Sour Chicken and Cucumber: A Refreshing Summer Dish
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

12 ounces boneless chicken , on the bone
4 tablespoons sake
2/3 seedless European cucumber
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons peeled and grated gingerroot
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1/4 cup sesame seed oil
2 teaspoons chili oil
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
200
Sugar
5g
Fat
12g
This chilled sweet and sour chicken and cucumber dish is the perfect recipe for a hot summer day. The refreshing flavors of the cucumber and the zingy sauce make this meal light and satisfying. Cooked chicken is mixed with a simple but delicious sauce made from gingerroot, green onions, sesame seed oil, chili oil, and more. The dish is then topped with crunchy slices of cucumber. This quick, easy-to-prepare dish is perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a healthy snack. With its low calorie and high protein content, this dish is perfect for those looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Instructions

1.Begin by cooking the chicken. In a pot, add enough water to cover the chicken and bring it to a boil.
2.Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer the chicken for 30-40 minutes till fully cooked.
3.Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pot, cool it, and then shred it into thin pieces.
4.While the chicken is cooking, slice the cucumber into thin rounds and sprinkle it with a pinch of salt. Leave it to marinate.
5.Next, in a small mixing bowl, combine the minced garlic, grated gingerroot, chopped green onions, sesame seed oil, chili oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar. Mix until well combined.
6.In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken and the cucumber rounds (after draining off any excess liquid from the marination process).
7.Pour the sauce into the large mixing bowl with the chicken and cucumber, and mix thoroughly.
8.Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap to keep it fresh, and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes or until it is chilled.
9.Once chilled, serve the dish immediately or store it in an airtight container for later.

PROS

This dish is refreshing and perfect for a summer day.

The sweet and sour flavors are perfectly balanced and work well with the crunch of the cucumber.

It is easy to make and requires no cooking skills.

It can be made in advance, making it perfect for meal prep.

CONS

This dish involves a little bit of prep work before the actual cooking.

It is not a very filling meal and may need to be supplemented with additional sides.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is low in calories and high in protein, making it a great option for those trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy lifestyle.
The cucumber is also low in calories and adds a healthy crunch to the dish.
Gingerroot has been linked to improving digestion and reducing inflammation.
The dish is low in fat and sugar.

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