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indonesian-style chicken salad

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Vickie Parks
Renton, WA

This is a great spicy but refreshing summer salad with a distinct Asian flair and so reminiscent of Indonesian cuisine.

(3 ratings)
yield 4 to 6
prep time 15 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For indonesian-style chicken salad

  • SALAD
  • 4 c
    cooked chicken, shredded
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 bunch
    scallions (green onions), thinly sliced - separate white parts and green parts
  • 1/4 c
    fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 c
    chopped cilantro
  • 1 sm
    red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 1 sm
    serrano pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 c
    mung bean sprouts or sunflower sprouts
  • 1
    romaine lettuce heart, leaves separated and rinsed
  • 1/4 c
    chopped roasted peanuts
  • DRESSING
  • 1/4 c
    fresh lime juice
  • 2 tsp
    finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp
    southeast asian fish sauce
  • 1 pinch
    cayenne pepper
  • 2 Tbsp
    peanut butter, crunchy or smooth (or more, if desired)
  • 1/3 c
    buttermilk

How To Make indonesian-style chicken salad

  • 1
    Place the chicken in a large bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Add the white part of the scallions, the mint, cilantro, red pepper, minced chile pepper and sprouts. Toss together.
  • 2
    Combine the lime juice, ginger, garlic, fish sauce and cayenne. Stir together. Add the peanut butter, and combine well. Whisk in the buttermilk. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • 3
    Line a platter with the lettuce leaves. Toss the chicken mixture with the dressing, and arrange over the lettuce. Sprinkle the peanuts and the scallion green parts over the top, and serve.
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