Chicken · 30 min
Sesame Crusted Chicken with Snap Pea, Cucumber & Cilantro Salad
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 631 kcal / serving
This sesame-crusted chicken is crisp on the outside with a bright cucumber and snap pea salad, all tossed in a lime-ginger dressing. It makes a quick weeknight dinner that still feels fresh.
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Ingredients
- ¾ lbchicken breasts, boneless skinless
- ½ small bunchcilantro
- ½English cucumber
- 1 (1 inch) pieceginger root
- ½jalapeño pepper
- ½lime
- 1 (8 oz) pkgsugar snap peas
- English cucumbers
- jalapeño peppers
- limes
From the pantry: black pepper, cornstarch, mayonnaise, salt, sesame seeds, toasted sesame oil
Cookware
chef's knife · citrus juicer (optional) · colander · cutting board · grater (optional) · measuring cups · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · nonstick skillet · stirring spoon · tongs · whisk or fork
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Produce
- ½ small bunchcilantro
- ½English cucumber
- 1 (1 inch) pieceginger root
- ½jalapeño pepper
- ½lime
- 1 (8 oz) pkgsugar snap peas
- English cucumbers
- jalapeño peppers
- limes
Meat & seafood
- ¾ lbchicken breasts, boneless skinless
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| chicken breasts, boneless skinless | ¾ lb | 1 ½ lb | 2 ¼ lb |
| cilantro | ½ small bunch | 1 small bunch | 1 small bunch |
| English cucumber | ½ | 1 | 1 ½ |
| ginger root | 1 (1 inch) piece | 2 (1 inch) pieces | 3 (1 inch) pieces |
| jalapeño pepper | ½ | 1 | 1 ½ |
| lime | ½ | 1 | |
| sugar snap peas | 1 (8 oz) pkg | 2 (8 oz) pkg | 3 (8 oz) pkg |
| limes | 1 ½ |
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Directions
- Pat chicken dry and cut horizontally to form thin cutlets, then season well with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Coat the chicken by brushing with mayo, then gently press into a mixture of sesame seeds and cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, then add a little oil to coat the bottom.
- Cook the chicken until the coating is golden and the chicken is cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side, then remove from heat.
- Meanwhile, trim the cucumber, cut it into thin slices, and add to a large bowl.
- Quarter and seed the jalapeño, mince it, and add to the bowl along with minced ginger, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt; whisk to form the dressing.
- Slice the snap peas and add them to the bowl with cucumber; toss to combine with the dressing and let the flavors meld briefly before serving.
- Divide the salad onto plates and top with the sesame-coated chicken for serving.
Two tips
- You can prep the dressing components (ginger, jalapeño, lime, cilantro) up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerate until ready to mix.
- Finish the salad with a light drizzle of toasted sesame oil or a pinch more salt if needed before serving.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 631 kcal
- Protein
- 48 g
- Carbs
- 32 g
- Fat
- 35 g
- Fiber
- 8 g
- Sodium
- 122 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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