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Chicken Sauce

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This vibrant Thai-inspired dish is less of a traditional sauce and more of a refreshing, protein-packed salad. It combines tender poached chicken and sweet crabmeat with crisp grated carrot and cool cucumber slices. The star of the show is the bright, tangy flavor from peeled and crumbled pomelo or grapefruit, which cuts through the richness of the fish sauce dressing. Topped with crunchy roasted peanuts and crispy fried shallots, it offers a delightful mix of textures. Perfect for a light lunch or a healthy side dish, this recipe brings fresh, home-style flavors to your table. It&# 226;€™s simple to assemble using ingredients you likely have on hand, making it a reliable choice for everyday cooking that feels both elegant and comforting.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Calories: 144.1
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This vibrant Thai-inspired dish is less of a traditional sauce and more of a refreshing, protein-packed salad. It combines tender poached chicken and sweet crabmeat with crisp grated carrot and cool cucumber slices. The star of the show is the bright, tangy flavor from peeled and crumbled pomelo or grapefruit, which cuts through the richness of the fish sauce dressing. Topped with crunchy roasted peanuts and crispy fried shallots, it offers a delightful mix of textures. Perfect for a light lunch or a healthy side dish, this recipe brings fresh, home-style flavors to your table. It&# 226;€™s simple to assemble using ingredients you likely have on hand, making it a reliable choice for everyday cooking that feels both elegant and comforting.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cups (2 oz/60 g) cooked crabmeat or crayfish meat
  • 1 Small chicken breast (about 4 oz/100 g) , poached until cooked, then cubed
  • 1/2 Small carrot, grated to yield 1/2 cup
  • 1/4 cucumber, thinly sliced to yield 1/ 4 cup
  • 1 Pomelo (about 1'/2 1bs/800 g) or 2 grapefruits, peeled and crumbled
  • 1/4 cups Fish Sauce Dip
  • 2 Tablespoons crushed roasted unsalted peanuts
  • 1 tablespoons minced mint leaves
  • 1 tablespoons Crispy Fried Shallots (page 42)
  • 1 tablespoons minced coriander leaves (cilantro)
Directions
  1. 1
    Poach the chicken breast in simmering water until fully cooked, then let it cool and cube it.
  2. 2
    Grate the carrot and thinly slice the cucumber, measuring out 1/2 cup and 1/4 cup respectively.
  3. 3
    Peel the pomelo or grapefruits and carefully crumble the segments into bite-sized pieces.
  4. 4
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the crabmeat, cubed chicken, grated carrot, sliced cucumber, and crumbled citrus.
  5. 5
    Add the minced mint and coriander leaves to the bowl.
  6. 6
    Pour in the Fish Sauce Dip and gently toss everything together until well coated.
  7. 7
    Transfer the mixture to a serving platter.
  8. 8
    Sprinkle with crushed roasted peanuts and crispy fried shallots.
  9. 9
    Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 144.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.7g9%
Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
Cholesterol 56.0mg19%
Sodium 184.4mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 5.5g2%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g11%
Sugars 1.3g
Protein 18.9g38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: thai, salad, chicken, crab, pomelo, grapefruit, fish sauce, healthy, light, fresh, cilantro, mint, peanuts, shallots, carrot, cucumber, seafood, asian, citrus, refreshing
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