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Chicken & Wasabi Greens Salad

Here's how you make Chicken & Wasabi Greens Salad
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 8+m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • FOR CHICKEN
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 small onion, rough chopped
  • Water
  • FOR SALAD
  • 2 to 3 heads lettuce (6+ cups, chopped Boston/Butter or Bibb lettuce, torn into small pieces, 1 head equals approximately 2 1/2-3 cups)
  • 5 ounces cucumber (1/2 seedless cucumber, cut in half lengthwise and thin sliced in half moons)
  • 3 scallions, diced (white and green parts)
  • 100 grams beans sprouts (1 cup, rinsed)
  • 1 pear (1 large Asian pear, cut in half, core removed and thin sliced)
  • 1/2 cup peas (wasabi peas, roasted, chopped)
  • FOR DRESSING
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (no Miracle Whip)
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons wasabi powder (plus 1 1/2 tablespoons water)
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • Garnish
  • White or black sesame seeds
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Chicken ... In a saute pan; add the chicken, onions, bay, and peppercorns; cover with water - and, bring to a light boil. Reduce the heat to medium low; cover, and, simmer until the chicken is firm but tender. This will take around 8 minutes (temp 160-165). If you aren't sure, use a meat thermometer. Then, transfer the poached chicken to a plate; and, let it rest until cooled, about 15 minutes. Once the chicken is cooled, slice or dice; your choice. I actually prefer to slice the chicken. And, make sure to discard the poaching liquid.

  • Step 2: Dressing ... First, mix the wasabi power with the water; and add to a small bowl - make sure it is well combined. Then, add the mayonnaise, vinegar, sesame oil; and, season with salt and pepper to taste. I often use a small mason jar; or, small tupperware container to make dressings. Just add everything; and, shake.

  • Step 3: Salad ... In a large bowl, add the lettuce, Asian pear, cucumber, scallions, bean sprouts, half of the wasabi peas, 1/2 of the dressing; and, toss to combine.

  • Step 4: Finish ... Plate the salad on a serving platter; and, top with the diced or sliced chicken. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the chicken; and, finish with the remaining wasabi peas. Garnish with sesame seeds.

  • Step 5: Serve and ENJOY! ... Makes a perfect light dinner salad; or, a great lunch salad. You could also use shrimp as well in this dish; but, I would probably grill the shrimp vs poaching.

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