Best Sichuan Chicken Salad Recipes

SICHUAN CHICKEN SALAD

Sichuan Chicken Salad image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories dinner, easy, lunch, salads and dressings, main course

Time 26m

Yield 6 to 8 servings as part of Chinese meal

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 ribs celery
2 small fresh red or green chilies, minced, including seeds
1 tablespoon finely minced ginger
3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced
2 scallions, white part only, minced
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons Chinese white rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
2 whole chicken breasts, poached, cooled and shredded
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander (leaves and stems)

Steps:

Cut the celery thinly on the diagonal; stack and cut into matchstick shreds. In enough water to cover the celery, parboil it for 10 seconds; drain and run under cold water to stop cooking. Drain again and set aside.
Mix the chilies, ginger, garlic and scallions with soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, salt and white pepper in a bowl, and allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
Toss with the chicken, sesame oil, celery and coriander. Allow to sit 5 minutes; toss again and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 120, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 165 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

BANG BANG CHICKEN WITH SICHUAN SALAD

Bang bang chicken with Sichuan salad image

These Chinese-style drumsticks and thighs with spiced, shredded vegetables and a peanut chilli sauce are budget and barbecue-friendly

Provided by James Martin

Categories Main course

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 tsp Sichuan peppercorn
1 large cucumber , peeled, deseeded and cut into matchsticks
2 large carrots , cut into matchsticks
1 bunch spring onion , shredded
1 tbsp sesame oil
juice ½ lime
handful chopped coriander
1kg pack chicken drumsticks and thighs
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
140g chunky peanut butter
100ml low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 tbsp granulated sugar
2 red chillies , deseeded and finely chopped

Steps:

Toast the peppercorns in a small frying pan until they begin to darken. Remove and cool, then crush with a large pinch of salt using a pestle and mortar. Mix in a bowl with the cucumber. Set aside.
Put the chicken in a bowl and rub in the oil and five-spice, leaving to marinate for an hour or use straight away. Cook on the barbecue, turning regularly, for 35-40 mins until the juices run clear.
Whisk together all the ingredients for the sauce until smooth, adding water if needed.
Drain the cucumber and mix through the carrots, spring onions, sesame oil, lime juice and coriander. Serve everything on a big platter to share.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603 calories, Fat 43 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 21 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 3.6 milligram of sodium

SICHUAN CHICKEN SALAD

SICHUAN CHICKEN SALAD image

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS
2 ribs celery
2 small fresh red or green chilies, minced, including seeds
1 tablespoon finely minced ginger
3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced
2 scallions, white part only, minced
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons Chinese white rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Â¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
2 whole chicken breasts, poached, cooled and shredded
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander (leaves and stems)

Steps:

PREPARATION Cut the celery thinly on the diagonal; stack and cut into matchstick shreds. In enough water to cover the celery, parboil it for 10 seconds; drain and run under cold water to stop cooking. Drain again and set aside. Mix the chilies, ginger, garlic and scallions with soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, salt and white pepper in a bowl, and allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Toss with the chicken, sesame oil, celery and coriander. Allow to sit 5 minutes; toss again and serve.