Easy Cucumber Chicken Salad
Serves
4
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cucumber, diced
2 fl oz (60 ml) rice vinegar
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1 tsp granulated sugar
½ tsp toasted sesame oil
Garnishes (optional):
green onions (spring onions) or cilantro, chopped
green onions (spring onions) or cilantro, chopped
Nutrition
(Per Serving)
Calories
218
Fats
6 g
Protein
36 g
Carbs
5 g
Instructions
- Place chicken in saucepan. Cover with water by 2 inches. Add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Transfer chicken to cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
- In large bowl, whisk vinegar, sesame seeds, sugar, sesame oil, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt until dissolved.
- Dice or shred chicken. Add chicken and cucumber to bowl and toss to coat.
- Adjust seasoning to taste. Garnish with green onions or cilantro if desired.