ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD

Preparation Time: 20 minutes plus 15 minutes to marinate chicken

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4-6

Ingredients:

½ kg skinless chicken thighs or breasts fillet

3 tbsp Liquid Seasoning, Classic

¼ cup peanut butter, divided

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 teaspoon roasted sesame seeds

1 small garlic clove, peeled 

A few drops of hot sauce (optional)

1 tsp MSG, Seasoning

Salt and freshly ground black pepper 

1/4 teaspoon sugar 

1 tablespoon rice or other mild vinegar 

2-3 tsp of hot water

1-2 cups shredded lettuce

1 cucumber , sliced into rounds

1/2 cup minced cilantro leaves

Fried and crushed pansit canton

Procedure:

1. Cut the chicken meat into 1/2 to 1-inch chunks. Marinate in Liquid Seasoning, Classic and ½ of peanut butter for at least 15 minutes. Grill or pan fry until golden brown. Set aside.

2. In a blender, combine soy sauce with the other ½ of the peanut butter, sesame seeds, garlic, hot sauce, MSG, Seasoning, salt and pepper to taste, sugar and vinegar. Turn the blender on and add hot water, a teaspoon at a time, until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

3. Toss prepared chicken, lettuce, cucumber and cilantro with the prepared dressing. Top with fried pansit canton before serving.

Nutritional Content: Calories: 376, Carbohydrates (g): 25, Protein (g): 17, Fats (g): 24

Good to Know: 

Stay physically active to maintain your ideal weight and size. A lean body burns energy more easily.

Good to Remember:

This Asian-inspired cuisine is an example of a balanced meal – it has vegetables, lean meat, and a mix of different spices.