Indonesian-Style Chicken Salad

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Poached chicken breasts, which are at the center of this salad, are a low-fat, high-protein staple with endless possibilities. In this recipe, inspiration comes from the Southeast Asian country of Indonesia. Mint leaves and cilantro add a fresh bite and mung bean sprouts or sunflower sprouts help to fill out the dish. This spicy, refreshing salad makes a great summer meal.

by Martha Rose Shulman·published 2009-07-01

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Servings

(4–6)

Total time

15 min

Calories / serving

161 kcal

Ingredients (18)

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1 whole chicken breast or 2 boneless skinless breasts, poached and shredded about 4 cups shredded chickenchicken
Saltsalt
freshly ground pepper (optional)pepper
1 bunch scallions, white part and green, thinly slicedscallion
1/4 cup slivered fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup chopped cilantrocilantro
1 small red bell pepper, cut in thin stripsbell-pepper
1 serrano pepper, finely chopped seeded if desiredserrano-pepper
2 cups mung bean sprouts or sunflower sprouts
1 romaine lettuce heart, leaves separated, washed and driedromaine
1/4 cup chopped roasted peanutspeanut
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh gingerginger
1 garlic clove, mincedgarlic
1 tablespoon Southeast Asian fish sauce
Pinch of cayennecayenne
2 tablespoons crunchy or smooth natural peanut butter (more to taste)
1/3 cup buttermilkbuttermilk

Instructions (3 steps)

01Place the chicken in a large bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Add the white part of the scallions, the mint, cilantro, red pepper, minced chile pepper and sprouts. Toss together.
02Combine the lime juice, ginger, garlic, fish sauce and cayenne. Stir together. Add the peanut butter, and combine well. Whisk in the buttermilk. Taste and adjust seasonings.
03Line a platter with the lettuce leaves. Toss the chicken mixture with the dressing, and arrange over the lettuce. Sprinkle the peanuts and the scallion greens over the top, and serve.

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