Grilled Chicken Salad With Peanut Sauce Food

THAI PEANUT CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Season the chicken breasts with a pinch of salt and pepper
• Grill the chicken using a stovetop grill or outdoor grill, cook until no longer pink in the middle
• Let the grilled chicken rest for at least 10 minutes prior to cutting it up
• Cook the rice noodles per package instruction
• Once cooked transfer to an ice bath (to avoid mushy noodles)
• Stir together all of the ingredients to make the peanut sauce, add extra water to thin it out as needed
• Cut up the vegetables
• In a large bowl add the carrots, cabbage, red bell pepper, broccoli and green onions, toss to combine
• To the large bowl add the rice noodles, chicken, crushed peanuts and sauce (use half the sauce at first and more to taste)
• Toss everything together
• Garnish individual servings with extra crushed peanuts and sesame seeds

CHICKEN SALAD WITH PEANUT-LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chicken, tomatoes, celery, and onion. Add the peanut sauce, mayonnaise, and lime juice and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. (At this point, you can refrigerate the salad for up to 3 days.)
• Place the lettuce on 4 individual plates and top with the chicken mixture. Sprinkle the peanuts over the top just before serving.
• In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sauce ingredients until well blended and set the pan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and let simmer for 10 minutes.
• The leftover peanut sauce will keep in the refrigerator up to 4 days or in the freezer up to 3 months; thaw completely in the refrigerator or microwave for about 3 minutes on LOW before using.
• Yield: approximately 3 1/2 cups

GRILLED CHICKEN SATAYS WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the soy, oil, fish sauce, ginger, garlic, coriander, and pepper flakes. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours, turning occasionally.
• Preheat the grill to medium high (or preheat the broiler).
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and thread 1 strip of chicken down the middle of each skewer.
• In batches, cook the satays on the grill (or on a broiler pan under the broiler) until the chicken is cooked through and the meat is browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side, watching carefully and turning so the meat does not burn.
• To serve, arrange the skewers on a platter and lightly drizzle with the peanut sauce and chopped peanuts. Serve additional sauce in a bowl on the side for dipping. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and serve hot or at room temperature.

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH ROMESCO SAUCE

Steps:

• Grill the Chicken:
• Season chicken on all sides with salt in a medium bowl. Add vinegar and garlic and toss to coat. Let sit 15 minutes.
• Prepare a grill for high heat and brush grate lightly with oil. Grill chicken, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, 12-15 minutes. Let cool.
• Do Ahead: Chicken can be grilled 4 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill.
• Make the Romesco:
• Lightly brush grill grate with vegetable oil. Grill peppers over high heat, turning occasionally, until skins are blackened and blistered all over, 15-20 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let sit until cool enough to handle.
• Remove skins and seeds from peppers; discard. Purée peppers, garlic, vinegar, almond butter, olive oil, salt, and cayenne in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl .
• Do Ahead: Peppers can be grilled 4 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill. Romesco sauce can be made 4 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill.
• Assemble the Salad:
• Thinly slice chicken. Transfer to a large bowl. Add lettuce, cucumbers, onion, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Pour oil and lemon juice over and toss to coat.
• Spread about 1/4 cup romesco sauce across each plate, then top with salad. Sprinkle with paprika, if using.