Saigon Ginseng Chicken Salad
Ginger has been associated with reducing pain linked with muscle injury after exercise. Nuts are also known to have anti-inflammatory components. Red pepper is a great source of Vitamin C, and also has antioxidant properties. Using these healthy food items create something completely different, Our Saigon Ginseng Chicken Salad recipe!
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Ingredients
- 8 ginseng chicken thighs de-boned and marinated
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup roasted peanuts
- 4 cups savory cabbage shredded
- 1 carrot shaved
- 1 red pepper thinly sliced
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
Marinade Sauce for Chicken
- 30 grams american ginseng "beard" / fiber
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp water
Dressing
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
Dressing:
- Combine all ingredients and mix well.
Chicken Salad
- Slice Ginseng chicken thighs into thin strips.
- In a skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add chicken and stir-fry for 3 minutes.
- Add salt and a tbsp of water, reduce heat and continue stir-frying until the liquid is absorbed. Stir in peanuts.
- In a large bowl combine vegetables and toss with 1/2 the dressing. Divide the vegetables on 4 plates and top with chicken. Drizzle remaining dressing over salad.
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