Thai Chicken and Nectarine Salad

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 4
Healthy Thai Chicken and Nectarine Salad Recipe
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Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons bottled hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon salad oil or 1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
3 cloves garlic , minced
1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves
4 ounces linguine or 4 ounces lo mein chow mein noodles
3 3 medium plums or 3 medium peeled peaches , pitted and diced
2 cups diced bok choy
2 green onions , thinly sliced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
230
Sugar
7g
Fat
7g
Thai Chicken and Nectarine Salad is a delectable and healthy dish that combines the best flavors and nutrients. This salad is a perfect summer lunch, picnic, or barbecue party option that will satisfy your hunger and refresh your stomach. The chicken breasts are marinated in a savory-sweet dressing that includes soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and toasted sesame oil, adding irresistible flavors to the meat. The nectarines, bok choy, and green onions give the salad a crisp, refreshing texture that pairs well with the hot chicken slices and cold noodles. Thai Chicken and Nectarine Salad is an excellent choice for health-conscious individuals and fitness enthusiasts, as it is low in calories, fat, and carbs, while high in protein, fiber, and vitamins.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F. Mix chicken broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, salad oil, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a shallow bowl. Add chicken breasts, turning to coat evenly.
2.Arrange chicken in a single layer in a baking dish, bake for 35 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it up.
3.Cook linguine or noodles according to directions on the package, drain and rinse with cold water. In a large bowl, toss the noodles, diced nectarines (or plums or peaches), bok choy, and green onions together.
4.Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until the salad is evenly coated. Add in sliced chicken, toss again.
5.Serve cold and enjoy!

PROS

This Thai Chicken and Nectarine Salad is a perfect blend of flavors, sweet from the fruits and savory from the chicken.
It’s a refreshing and easy-to-make dish that will satisfy your hunger and your taste buds.

It is high in protein and low in fat, making it a healthy meal choice.

CONS

It is a cold salad, which makes it a less appealing option for cold winter days.

If you’re not a fan of bok choy, you can substitute it with any greens of your choice.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is a great source of vitamins and minerals. The chicken is high in protein, while the bok choy provides vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin A, and antioxidants.
The nectarines (or peaches or plums) are a good source of vitamin C and fiber, which helps improve digestion.

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