Imagine a vibrant, fresh salad that combines the crisp crunch of snow peas, tender chicken, and a zesty Asian-inspired dressing that will make your taste buds dance with excitement! This quick and easy snow pea and chicken salad is not just a meal, it's a culinary adventure that brings restaurant-quality flavors right to your kitchen in just 35 minutes. Perfect for health-conscious foodies and busy home cooks looking for a delicious and nutritious meal that doesn't compromise on taste!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Snow peas
- Chicken breast
- Sesame oil
- Soy sauce
- Rice vinegar
- Carrots
- Green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken breast by trimming any excess fat and patting it dry with paper towels.
- Season the chicken breast with a light sprinkle of salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and add a small amount of sesame oil.
- Cook the chicken breast for approximately 6-7 minutes on each side, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken from heat and let it rest for 5-10 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
- Wash the snow peas and trim the ends, cutting them diagonally into bite-sized pieces.
- Julienne the carrots into thin, matchstick-sized strips.
- Thinly slice the green onions, separating the white and green parts.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar to create the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced chicken, snow peas, carrots, and white parts of the green onions.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure even coating.
- Garnish with the green parts of the green onions before serving.
- Chill for 10 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Tips
- Temperature is Key: Ensure your chicken reaches exactly 165°F (74°C) for perfect doneness and food safety.
- Slice Against the Grain: When cutting chicken, slice against the grain to keep the meat tender and easy to chew.
- Prep in Advance: You can cook the chicken and chop vegetables ahead of time to make assembly super quick.
- Maximize Flavor: Let the salad chill for 10 minutes before serving to allow the dressing to fully integrate with the ingredients.
- Customize Your Salad: Feel free to add extra protein like toasted almonds or swap carrots for other crunchy vegetables.
- Dressing Tip: Whisk the dressing thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well combined and emulsified.
- Keep it Fresh: For the best texture, add the dressing just before serving to prevent the snow peas from becoming soggy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 70mg
