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Saigon Ginseng Chicken Salad

Course: Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
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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.