Chicken salad with lime and ginger

4 servings

45 minutes

This Chinese chicken salad with lime and ginger combines the freshness of green salad, the tenderness of chicken fillet, and the bright citrus note of lime. Ginger adds a subtle spiciness to the dish, highlighting its Eastern authenticity. The origins of this recipe can be found in Chinese cuisine, where harmony of flavors plays a key role. The creamy sauce with yogurt and cream makes the salad's texture soft and rich, while the combination of sour, sweet, and spicy creates an amazing flavor symphony. This salad is perfect as a light dinner or appetizer, and its fresh ingredients make it a great choice for summer days.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 407
• Proteins: 21.5g
• Fats: 33.6g
• Carbohydrates: 5.2g

Ingredients

• Onion: 1 head
• Chicken: 500 g
• Olive oil: 3 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Ginger: 15 g
• Lime: 1 pc
• Green salad: 100 g
• Cream: 30 ml
• Sugar: to taste
• Yogurt: 30 g

Cooking steps

1. Wash the lettuce leaves, dry them, and chop.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green salad: 100 g

2. Cut the chicken fillet into slices and stew with chopped onion, lime, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken: 500 g
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Lime: 1 piece
   • Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

3. Prepare the creamy sauce. To do this, mix cream and yogurt, minced ginger, and the zest of half a lime. Add salt, sugar, and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream: 30 ml
   • Yogurt: 30 g
   • Ginger: 15 g
   • Lime: 1 piece
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Sugar:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste