Cold Chicken Breast

Cold Chicken Breast

This refreshing and flavorful **Chicken and Cucumber Salad** is a perfect balance of tender, juicy chicken and crisp, cool cucumber, all tossed in a savory sesame-soy dressing. The secret lies in poaching the chicken breast with green onions and ginger for a delicate aroma, then shocking it in ice water to lock in moisture and ensure a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Thinly shredded and paired with fresh cucumber strips, the dish gets a vibrant crunch. A simple yet irresistible sauce—combining light soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and white sesame seeds—ties everything together with a nutty, umami-rich finish. Quick to prepare yet packed with layers of flavor, this salad is ideal for a light lunch, appetizer, or healthy dinner. Enjoy the perfect harmony of textures and tastes in every bite!

15 Minutes
Medium
4 servings
Recipe Cold Dishes

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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Chicken breast
200g

The aromatics

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Cucumber
150g

The sauce & seasonings

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Green onion
5g
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Ginger
10g
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Light soy sauce
2 tbsp
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Vinegar
1 tbsp
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Sesame oil
10ml
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White sesame seeds
1 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Rinse the chicken breast.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Put the chicken breast in a pot with cold water, add green onion segments and ginger slices, cook for 10 minutes, then turn off the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Prepare a large bowl of cold water with ice cubes, take out the cooked chicken breast and put it in the ice water to cool completely, ensuring the chicken will not be tough.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Prepare the sauce: 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, 10 milliliters of sesame oil, and a suitable amount of white sesame seeds.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Peel the cucumber, cut it into fine strips, or use a grater to cut it into strips for later use.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Take the chicken breast out and place it on a cutting board, then pound it with a rolling pin to loosen it.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Tear the chicken into shreds.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Add the cucumber strips on top.

9. Step 9

Step 9
Pour the sauce over.

10. Step 10

Step 10
Mix well and serve.

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