China Chicken Salad

China Chicken Salad

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 192.8
  • Total Fat: 9.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 45.6 mg
  • Sodium: 390.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 4.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
  • Protein: 20.5 g

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Introduction

Amazing! Made for a cultural dish from China. Amazing! Made for a cultural dish from China.
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    4 chicken breast halves, bone and skin removed
    1/2 lb. asparagus, ends removed, chopped in thirds
    1 red bell pepper, cored and seeded, cut into strips
    2 scallions, sliced diagonally
    1 T. Extra light Olive Oil
    salted and peppered
    1/2 c. Extra light Olive Oil
    1/4 c. cider vinegar
    3 T. reduced sodium soy sauce
    1.5 T dark sesame oil
    1/2 T. honey
    1 clove garlic, minced
    1/2 t. peeled grated fresh ginger
    1/2 T sesame seeds, toasted
    1/4 c. natural peanut butter, creamy

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Place chicken breasts in shallow baking pan and brush with 1 T. extra light olive oil. salt and pepper.
Roast for 30 min, just until cooked through.
Set aside until cool enough to handle then shred or chop into bite-sized pieces.
Blanch the asparagus in a pot of boiling water for 3-5 min, immediately plunging them into ice water to stall cooking. Will be crisp tender. Drain.
Whisk together the rest of the ingredients and pour over the chicken and vegetables in a bowl. Add toasted sesame seeds and season to taste.
Serve cold or at room temperature.
Makes 12 servings

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BETTA13.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    I poached the chicken. NO soy sauce, used white pepper, ditched the honey (the peanut butter adds a bit of sweetness). delish! - 10/13/19


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    Very Good
    OK - 3/10/10