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ZESTY CHICKEN SALAD



Zesty Chicken Salad image

This light dish has a crunchy texture and a flavorful ginger-lime dressing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 ounces thinly sliced cooked chicken breast, (1 cup)
1/2 red bell pepper, (ribs and seeds removed), thinly sliced lengthwise into 2-inch strips
2 ounces snow peas, ends trimmed, thinly sliced lengthwise (1/2 cup)
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced crosswise

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine oil, lime juice, soy sauce, and ginger; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a small airtight container; set aside.
  • Combine chicken, bell pepper, snow peas, and carrot in a separate airtight container.
  • Refrigerate chicken salad and dressing separately until ready to serve, up to overnight. Just before serving, toss salad with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 g, Fat 18 g, Protein 38 g

SPICY CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Spicy Chicken Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breast, water, sake, fresh ginger, scallions, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, chili bean paste, sesame oil, toasted sesame seed, garlic, grated ginger, tomato, cucumber, fresh cilantro

Provided by Rie McClenny

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 cups water
1 cup sake
2 slices fresh ginger
2 scallions, green parts only
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons chili bean paste
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seed
1 teaspoon garlic, grated
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 tomato, sliced
1 cucumber, julienned
1 fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a medium-size pot, add the chicken breast, water, sake, sliced ginger, and scallions, and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Once the water is boiling, flip the chicken breast over and put the lid on top of the pot. Turn off the heat and leave the pot sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Chill in the fridge.
  • In a small bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients and mix well.
  • On a plate, arrange the sliced tomatoes, julienned cucumbers, and sliced chicken breast.
  • Top with cilantro and drizzle with sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585 calories, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 19 grams

SPICY CHICKEN SALAD



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Try a Spicy Chicken Salad for a little extra attitude. This Spicy Chicken Salad has chili powder and cayenne pepper, plush a dash of cinnamon, too.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup KRAFT Light Mayo Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
dash ground cinnamon
6 cups red and green grapes
30 saltine crackers

Steps:

  • Toss chicken, celery and onions in large bowl.
  • Mix next 5 ingredients until blended. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until chilled. Serve each portion with 1 cup grapes and 5 crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 440 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

SPICY CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups shredded chicken
1 jalapeno, finely chopped
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 avocado, peeled and diced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
Splash of hot sauce
Salt
Pepper
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in large bowl. In a small bowl, stir together lime juice, mustard, mayonnaise, hot sauce and salt and pepper. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while constantly stirring with fork. Pour dressing over chicken mixture in large bowl and toss to combine. Serve over greens or as a sandwich.

ZESTY CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 chicken breasts, boneless and diced
1/2 red pepper, diced
1/2 red onion, diced
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 lime, juiced
1 jalapeno, minced and seeded
Tabasco sauce
1 bunch fresh cilantro
3 large lettuce leaves
1/2 tomato, diced
1/2 cup black olives, sliced

Steps:

  • In large bowl combine chicken, red pepper and onion. In small bowl mix mayonnaise and lime juice. Add jalapeno. Season with salt, pepper, and a dash of tabasco sauce. Drizzle over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Snip cilantro over chicken and mound chicken mixture on lettuce. Garnish with tomato and black olives. Serve.

ZESTY CHICKEN SALAD



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They say that the simplest recipes are the test of a good cook. Chicken salad is deceptively straightforward, since it's in the cooking method and subsequent flavor parings that a truly excellent rendition comes together. Get the recipe for Zesty Chicken Salad.

Provided by Adina Steiman

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (about 5 pounds total)
1 bay leaf
1.5 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for water
0.75 cup mayonnaise
3 kosher dill pickles, chopped (about ¾ cup)
1 large shallot, finely chopped (about ⅓ cup)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
0.75 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place chicken and bay leaf in a wide, shallow saucepan with a lid and add enough water to cover. Lightly salt water. Bring to a boil, uncovered, over medium-high. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until a thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 165°F, about 25 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board. Let cool for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk mayonnaise, pickles, shallot, lemon juice, tarragon, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until combined.
  • Remove and discard skin and bones from chicken. Cut chicken into ½-inch pieces. Add to mayonnaise mixture and gently fold to combine.

ZESTY CHICKEN SALAD



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Based on a recipe from Pam Spaude & Jan Owan-McMenamin, R.D.'s cookbook, One Year of Healthy, Hearty & Simple One-Dish Meals. They say to serve with "a vegetable of your choice and top off with fresh honeydew melon slices for dessert." I serve in a low-carb tortilla wrap for a nice light lunch!

Provided by mersaydees

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 lb cooked boneless skinless chicken, cubed
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/4 cup green onion, diced
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese and garlic in bowl; blend well.
  • Add chicken, celery, green onion and pepper.
  • Toss well to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.1, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 76, Sodium 262.4, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 30.7

ZESTY CHICKEN



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Halved chicken is a perfect choice for winter grilling. Cooked over indirect heat, it virtually eliminates grill flare-ups. This version from Micheal Everidge of Morristown, Tennessee features a tangy four-ingredient mustard sauce you can whip up in minutes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup prepared mustard
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon salt-free seasoning blend
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds), cut in half

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the mustard, honey, seasoning blend and Worcestershire sauce. Carefully loosen the skin of the chicken; spoon some of the mustard mixture under the skin., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Place chicken skin side up over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 20-30 minutes on each side or until juices run clear and a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with remaining mustard mixture. , Cover chicken and let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into serving-size pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

ZESTY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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Combining the coolness of a salad and the zesty seasonings of pizza, this salad is perfect for a summer get together. Megan Moore, Memphis, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (12 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
2 cups cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
6 green onions, sliced
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni, halved
1/2 cup canola oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain well. In a large serving bowl, combine the cheese, chicken, peppers, mushrooms, olives, green onions, pepperoni and pasta. , In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Toss before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 415mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

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