Hainan-style Wenchang Chicken Salad
Hainan-style Wenchang Chicken Salad is a traditional Chinese salad made with juicy poached chicken breast, dressed with a zesty blend of soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, chili, ginger and scallions. The dish is garnished with cucumber, tomatoes, lettuce, and coriander, making it a refreshing and appetizing dish that is perfect for any occasion. The unique flavor of this salad is derived from the Hainan Wenchang chicken, a premium brand of poultry known for its tender texture and distinctive taste.
Ingredients
- 1 whole free-range chicken (about 1.5 kg), cleaned and pat dry
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 1 tbsp salt
- 6 cups water
- 500g Wenchang chicken (or any good-quality chicken) broth
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
- 5g cilantro, chopped
- 5g scallion, chopped
- 10g ginger, shredded
- 10g garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 50g cucumber, julienned
- 50g carrot, julienned
- 50g white turnip, julienned
- 50g celery, julienned
- 50g mung bean sprouts
- 50g wood ear mushrooms, soaked and shredded
About the recipe
Cook Time: 70 minutes
Portions: 4 servings
Difficulty: Medium