Cucumber with Shredded Chicken
Cold Dishes

Cucumber with Shredded Chicken

timer 15 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Medium
person 4 servings
Recipe
Cucumber with Shredded Chicken

About This Recipe

This refreshing and flavorful Shredded Chicken Salad with Cucumber and Carrot is a perfect balance of tender protein and crisp veggies, tossed in a zesty garlic-chili dressing. Succulent chicken breast is gently poached with green onions, ginger, and cooking wine for a juicy, aromatic base. Paired with fresh cucumber and carrot strips, the dish gets a vibrant crunch. The magic happens when minced garlic and chili are stir-fried to fragrant perfection, then drizzled over the mix of shredded chicken and veggies. A tangy blend of light soy sauce, vinegar, salt, and sugar ties everything together for a bright, savory-sweet flavor. Quick to prepare yet packed with texture and taste, this salad is ideal for a light lunch, dinner, or meal prep. The contrast of cool vegetables, tender chicken, and spicy garlic oil makes every bite irresistible!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • chicken breast 200g
The aromatics
  • cucumber 100g
  • carrot 100g
The sauce & seasonings
  • garlic 2 cloves
  • chili 1 piece
  • salt 1 tsp
  • sugar 1 tsp
  • light soy sauce 1 tbsp
  • vinegar 1 tbsp
  • oil 1 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
Wash the chicken breast, add water that doesn’t cover it, and add some green onions and ginger and cooking wine. Boil over high heat and then cook over medium heat until the chicken is cooked through.
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Step 3
Step 3
Cut the cucumber and carrot into strips.
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Step 4
Step 4
After the chicken cools, shred it into strips.
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Step 5
Step 5
Mince the garlic and cut the chili into segments.
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Step 6
Put all the ingredients in a large bowl, add salt, sugar, light soy sauce, and vinegar, and mix well.
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Step 7
In a small pot, add oil and stir-fry the minced garlic and chili segments over low heat until fragrant.
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Step 8
Step 8
Pour the garlic and chili mixture over the mixed cucumber and chicken strips while it’s hot.

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