Chinese-style chicken salad with cucumbers
Description
Perfect for everyday meals. Be sure to use cucumbers with thin skin and choose a sweet variety. They pair wonderfully with chicken and a Chinese-style sauce based on rice vinegar. Sesame seeds are the finishing touch, adding a special aroma to the salad. Another key point—serve and eat the salad immediately, as cucumbers will soon release their juice. Garnish as desired and serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. It's best to choose cucumbers with thin skin, and before cutting, lightly pound them. This helps release excess moisture and makes them softer. Then crush them into large pieces using a heavy knife. Asian salads "prefer" coarse chopping.
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Step 2
2. Place them in a colander to drain excess moisture, then transfer to a dish where we will mix the remaining ingredients.
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Step 3
3. Prepare the sauce: mix rice vinegar with grated ginger, minced garlic, honey, and herbs. Let the sauce sit for a while.
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Step 4
4. Boil the chicken fillet in advance, then cut into medium pieces with a knife.
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Step 5
5. Add the sauce to the salad, mix well and let it sit for some time.
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Step 6
6. At the very end, add the chicken, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve immediately! If this salad sits, it will release liquid and the cucumbers will become soft.