Best Warm Shredded Chicken Salad Recipes

Warm Shredded Chicken Salad with Mango Chile Salsa image

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp grated ginger
4 boneless chicken breasts (1 lb), cut into 1D2-inch strips
2 mangoes, diced
2 scallions, chopped
1 serrano pepper, minced
1 cup chopped cilantro
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp salt
5 tsp olive oil
6 cups watercress leaves

Steps:

For the marinade, combine soy sauce and cornstarch in a medium-size bowl. Stir until cornstarch is dissolved, then stir in sesame oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and ginger. Toss with chicken and let marinate 20 to 30 minutes. For the salsa, combine mangoes, scallions, serrano pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Let sit 20 to 30 minutes. For the salad, whisk together remaining 1 tbsp lemon juice, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste, then toss dressing with watercress. To cook chicken, coat a large skillet with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. To assemble the plates, place 1/4 watercress salad on each plate, then mound 1/4 salsa in the center and arrange chicken strips on top.

Warm Shredded Chicken Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup sesame oil
2 tablespoons peanut oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
5 large bunches watercress, stems removed, leaves washed and well dried
2 ripe avocados, halved, seeded, and peeled
1/2 cup peanut oil for frying

Steps:

Trim chicken of any excess fat or sinew. Slice, across grain, into 3 by 1/2 inch strips. Stir marinade ingredients together in a medium bowl. Add chicken strips and toss to evenly coat. Set aside at room temperature, uncovered, 30 minutes. It's important not to marinate any longer, or the acid in the lemon will break down the fibers of the chicken.
Meanwhile, prepare the salad. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Tear watercress into bitesized pieces and toss with dressing. Divide salad among 6 serving plates. Thinly slice avocado halves into strips lengthwise and arrange on salad. Reserve in refrigerator.
To cook chicken, heat a large dry cast iron skillet over high heat 15 minutes. (Yes, 15 minutes.) Heat peanut oil for frying. Lift chicken strips from marinade, one at a time, and add to pan, standing as far away as possible to avoid splatters. Fry until dark golden brown and crisp, about 1 minute per side. Arrange about 8 hot chicken strips on each salad in a spoke pattern. Serve immediately.