Best Ginger Chicken Salad Supreme Recipes

GINGER CHICKEN WITH CRISP NAPA SALAD

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Ginger, garlic and cilantro form the base of an aromatic marinade for this easy stovetop chicken dish. Lightly pounding the chicken breasts increases their surface area, which helps them soak up the marinade and cook evenly. A refreshing and crunchy salad of napa cabbage, cucumbers and fresh mint rounds out the dish into the perfect light lunch or dinner. To make this for a larger group, simply double the recipe.

Provided by Yewande Komolafe

Categories dinner, weekday, poultry, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each), patted dry
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons finely grated ginger (from a 2-inch piece)
1 garlic clove, finely grated
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ teaspoon ground cayenne
6 tablespoons neutral oil, such as grape seed or canola
1 lime
½ small head napa cabbage, cut lengthwise (about 1 pound)
1 seedless cucumber (Persian or English), thinly sliced
½ cup sliced chives (1/2-inch lengths)
½ cup mint leaves
2 tablespoons rice vinegar, distilled white vinegar or apple cider vinegar

Steps:

Place chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Using a rolling pin or a bottle, pound each to an even ½-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt.
In a small bowl, combine the ginger, garlic, cilantro, cayenne and 4 tablespoons oil. Finely grate the lime zest directly into the bowl; reserve the lime. Rub both sides of the chicken breasts with the marinade. Let sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut the cabbage lengthwise, core it, then slice crosswise into ½-inch-thick strips. Transfer to a large bowl and toss in the cucumber slices, chives and mint leaves.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in 1 tablespoon oil and heat until shimmering, about 1 minute. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Cut the reserved lime in half and squeeze the juice over the chicken; slice the chicken. Transfer the chicken to serving plates and slice.
Toss the cabbage mixture with the vinegar and remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Season to taste with salt and serve alongside the chicken.

LEMON-GINGER CHICKEN SALAD

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Excellent recipe! Good by itself, on rolls, or between slices of bread. I served this at both of my daughters' baptism parties when they were wee little ones. Very popular--one of my all-time favorite dishes. From one of my all-time favorite cookbooks, "Creme de Colorado", a junior league cookbook.

Provided by rochsann

Categories Brunch

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise (Please, not Miracle Whip, unless you just have to)
1/4 cup sour cream ("light" is fine)
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon, rind of
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup green seedless grapes or 1 cup red seedless grapes
1 cup sliced celery
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted,cooled to room temperature

Steps:

In mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, lemon peel, lemon juice, ginger, and salt, stirring well.
Add chicken, grapes, celery, and almonds.
Cover and chill at least two hours before serving.

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD WITH SESAME GINGER DRESSING

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"Here's a main dish that's a refreshing change of pace for dinner," writes Linda LaPresle from Glendora, California. "Chock-full of veggies, it's a treat for the two of us," she says, "and so easy to multiply for drop-in guests." TIP: Use any remaining water chestnuts or bean sprouts in a stir-fry, salad or Asian-flavored wrap sandwich later.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups shredded napa cabbage
3/4 cup canned bean sprouts, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup frozen peas
3/4 cup chopped cucumber
3/4 cup shredded cooked chicken breast
1/3 cup sliced water chestnuts
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped peanuts
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sherry or unsweetened apple juice
2 teaspoons sesame oil
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

In a serving bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce, sherry or apple juice, oil and ginger. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 1030mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GINGER-CASHEW CHICKEN SALAD

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I revamped an Asian-style chicken salad recipe to create this gingery, crunchy salad. Now it's a huge success when I serve it at ladies luncheons. -Shelly Gramer, Long Beach, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup molasses
1/3 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
SALAD:
8 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 10 cups)
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup shredded red cabbage
2 medium carrots, shredded
3 green onions, thinly sliced
2 cups chow mein noodles
3/4 cup salted cashews, toasted
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the first 7 ingredients until blended. Pour 3/4 cup marinade into a large shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Preheat broiler. Drain chicken, discarding marinade in dish. Place chicken in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Broil 4-6 in. from heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Cut chicken into strips., Place spinach on a serving platter. Arrange chicken, oranges, cabbage, carrots and green onions on top. Sprinkle with chow mein noodles, cashews and sesame seeds. Stir reserved molasses mixture; drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges