Asian Shredded Chicken

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
38%
Asian Shredded Chicken
45 min.
4
333kcal

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Welcome to a culinary adventure that brings the vibrant flavors of Asia right to your kitchen! Our Asian Shredded Chicken is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a wholesome meal that caters to gluten-free and dairy-free diets. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this dish is a delightful combination of tender, poached chicken, sautéed shiitake mushrooms, and fresh scallions, all tossed in a zesty dressing that will leave you craving more.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a dish that serves four, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. The aromatic ginger and garlic, paired with the heat of red pepper flakes, add a tantalizing kick, while the fresh cilantro and seasoned rice vinegar bring a refreshing brightness to the mix. Each bite is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, from the succulent chicken to the crisp lettuce wraps that serve as the perfect vessel for this savory salad.

Whether you're looking to impress guests or simply enjoy a nutritious meal, this Asian Shredded Chicken recipe is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to savor a dish that’s as delicious as it is easy to prepare!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper dried red hot
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • inch ginger fresh thinly sliced
  • tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar 
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • tablespoons soya sauce 
  •  spring onion 
  • 1.5 pounds chicken breast halves boneless skinless
  • servings lettuce for serving
  •  garlic clove minced
  • teaspoon sesame oil 
  • pound mushroom caps fresh thinly sliced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Bring 1 1/2 inches water to a boil with ginger in a deep 12-inch skillet and add chicken. Poach at a bare simmer, turning over once, until just cooked through, 8 to 12 minutes.
  2. Transfer chicken with a slotted spoon to a plate and when cool enough to handle, finely shred.
  3. Whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil in a large bowl to make dressing.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in cleaned skillet until hot but not smoking, then sauté mushrooms over moderately high heat, stirring, until golden, about 6 minutes.
  5. Add scallions, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste and sauté, stirring, until scallions are just softened, about 1 minute.
  6. Add to dressing, then add chicken and cilantro and toss.
  7. Serve chicken salad with lettuce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories333kcal
Protein48.84%
Fat34.94%
Carbs16.22%

Properties

Glycemic Index
59.5
Glycemic Load
2.65
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
29.419999972634%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.12mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.3mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
3.64mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:333.28kcal
16.66%
Fat:13.01g
20.02%
Saturated Fat:2.18g
13.65%
Carbohydrates:13.6g
4.53%
Net Carbohydrates:9.02g
3.28%
Sugar:5.04g
5.59%
Cholesterol:108.86mg
36.29%
Sodium:727.32mg
31.62%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:40.93g
81.87%
Vitamin B3:22.77mg
113.86%
Selenium:61.59µg
87.99%
Vitamin B6:1.71mg
85.67%
Vitamin K:65.78µg
62.65%
Phosphorus:525.41mg
52.54%
Vitamin B5:4.29mg
42.86%
Potassium:1198.04mg
34.23%
Vitamin B2:0.47mg
27.74%
Manganese:0.53mg
26.43%
Magnesium:82.93mg
20.73%
Fiber:4.58g
18.33%
Vitamin A:826.74IU
16.53%
Zinc:2.44mg
16.26%
Folate:58.61µg
14.65%
Copper:0.28mg
13.87%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.14%
Iron:2mg
11.13%
Vitamin C:8.3mg
10.06%
Vitamin E:1.28mg
8.54%
Vitamin B12:0.34µg
5.67%
Calcium:44.79mg
4.48%
Vitamin D:0.62µg
4.16%
Source:Epicurious