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Shredded Chicken Salad

Cultural Context

Shredded Chicken Salad is a staple in American cuisine, often enjoyed as a light meal or a hearty lunch. It reflects the country's love for fresh, healthy ingredients and quick meal solutions. This dish has evolved with various regional twists, incorporating local flavors and seasonal produce, making it a versatile favorite across the globe.

AmericanUSmain
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
3 chicken leg quarters
1.5 qt water
3 slices of ginger
1 tbsp chicken powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 round onion
8 Thai chilies
1 cup coriander
1/3 cup soup broth
2 garlic cloves
1 tbsp fresh cracked black pepper
2 tsp sugar
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp Msg
2 wedges of lime

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned chicken is budget-friendly.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: shredded cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat, while shredded cheese is often less expensive.

1

Boil chicken leg quarters in water with ginger, chicken powder, and salt until fully cooked.

2

Remove chicken from water and let cool before shredding into thin strips.

3

Slice the onion and chop the Thai chilies and coriander.

4

In a separate bowl, whisk together soup broth, minced garlic, black pepper, sugar, fish sauce, Msg, and lime juice.

5

Pour the dressing over the shredded chicken and vegetables and toss to combine.

Cooking Techniques

shreddingmixing

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freedairy-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Chicken SaladPulled Chicken Salad

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