INDONESIAN-STYLE CHICKEN SALAD

Indonesian-Style Chicken Salad image

Provided by Vickie Parks

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 19

SALAD
4 c cooked chicken, shredded
salt and pepper, to taste
1 bunch scallions (green onions), thinly sliced - separate white parts and green parts
1/4 c fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/4 c chopped cilantro
1 small red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 small serrano pepper, finely chopped
2 c mung bean sprouts or sunflower sprouts
1 romaine lettuce heart, leaves separated and rinsed
1/4 c chopped roasted peanuts
DRESSING
1/4 c fresh lime juice
2 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp southeast asian fish sauce
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 Tbsp peanut butter, crunchy or smooth (or more, if desired)
1/3 c buttermilk

Steps:

1. Place the chicken in a large bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Add the white part of the scallions, the mint, cilantro, red pepper, minced chile pepper and sprouts. Toss together.
2. Combine the lime juice, ginger, garlic, fish sauce and cayenne. Stir together. Add the peanut butter, and combine well. Whisk in the buttermilk. Taste and adjust seasonings.
3. Line a platter with the lettuce leaves. Toss the chicken mixture with the dressing, and arrange over the lettuce. Sprinkle the peanuts and the scallion green parts over the top, and serve.