Spicy Indian Pulled Chicken Salad
with cucumbers and mint dressing
We're putting last night's leftover chicken to good use, building a delicious chicken salad around Indian spices.
Smarts: Worried about the spice? Don't be! The mint and cucumbers will help keep you cool and refreshed.
Smarts: Worried about the spice? Don't be! The mint and cucumbers will help keep you cool and refreshed.
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Ingredients
Spicy Indian Pulled Chicken Salad:
- Shallots - 1 clove , finely chopped
- Romaine lettuce - 8 oz , chopped
- Cucumbers, small - 1 , julienned
- Tomatoes - 2 , chopped
- Mint - 2 Tbsp , finely chopped
- Rice vinegar - 2 Tbsp
- Dijon mustard - 2 tsp
- Oil, cooking - 1/4 cup
- Leftover chicken meat (from Mon) - ~3 cups , shredded or pulled with a fork
- Cumin - 1 Tbsp
- Curry powder - 2 tsp
- Garlic powder - 1 tsp
- Black pepper - 1 tsp
- Cashews - 1/2 cup
- Sriracha or hot sauce (opt) - to taste
Prep
- Shallots / Romaine lettuce - Prep as directed. Mix together. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
- Cucumbers / Tomatoes / Mint - Prep as directed.
- Make vinaigrette - Whisk chopped mint with rice vinegar, mustard, and oil. Salt and pepper to taste. (can be done up to 3 days ahead).
- Season the chicken - Sprinkle the pulled chicken meat with the cumin, curry powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. (Can be done up to 1 day ahead)
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Make
- Place seasoned leftover chicken in a saute pan or skillet and warm over medium-low heat until it's hot.
- Combine shallots, lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, and cashews. Top with pulled chicken meat and dress to taste. Garnish with more chopped mint if desired. Drizzle with Sriracha or hot sauce if desired. Enjoy!
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