Best 9 Ginger Chicken With Crisp Napa Salad Recipes

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Ginger chicken with crisp napa salad is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the zesty taste of ginger with the refreshing crunch of napa cabbage. This tantalizing recipe offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a popular choice for those who enjoy Asian-inspired cuisine. The succulent chicken is marinated in a blend of ginger, soy sauce, and other aromatic ingredients, resulting in a tender and savory protein that pairs perfectly with the crisp and refreshing napa salad. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is easy to follow and promises a delectable meal that will impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GINGER CHICKEN WITH CRISP NAPA SALAD



Ginger Chicken With Crisp Napa Salad image

Ginger, garlic and cilantro form the base of an aromatic marinade for this easy stovetop chicken dish. Lightly pounding the chicken breasts increases their surface area, which helps them soak up the marinade and cook evenly. A refreshing and crunchy salad of napa cabbage, cucumbers and fresh mint rounds out the dish into the perfect light lunch or dinner. To make this for a larger group, simply double the recipe.

Provided by Yewande Komolafe

Categories     dinner, weekday, poultry, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each), patted dry
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons finely grated ginger (from a 2-inch piece)
1 garlic clove, finely grated
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ teaspoon ground cayenne
6 tablespoons neutral oil, such as grape seed or canola
1 lime
½ small head napa cabbage, cut lengthwise (about 1 pound)
1 seedless cucumber (Persian or English), thinly sliced
½ cup sliced chives (1/2-inch lengths)
½ cup mint leaves
2 tablespoons rice vinegar, distilled white vinegar or apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Using a rolling pin or a bottle, pound each to an even ½-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt.
  • In a small bowl, combine the ginger, garlic, cilantro, cayenne and 4 tablespoons oil. Finely grate the lime zest directly into the bowl; reserve the lime. Rub both sides of the chicken breasts with the marinade. Let sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut the cabbage lengthwise, core it, then slice crosswise into ½-inch-thick strips. Transfer to a large bowl and toss in the cucumber slices, chives and mint leaves.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in 1 tablespoon oil and heat until shimmering, about 1 minute. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Cut the reserved lime in half and squeeze the juice over the chicken; slice the chicken. Transfer the chicken to serving plates and slice.
  • Toss the cabbage mixture with the vinegar and remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Season to taste with salt and serve alongside the chicken.

CRUNCHY CABBAGE SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND ORANGE GINGER DRESSING



Crunchy Cabbage Salad with Chicken and Orange Ginger Dressing image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Breast meat of 1 store-bought rotisserie chicken
6 scallions, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced lengthwise
1/2 small head napa cabbage, thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 small head iceberg lettuce, shredded
2 cups (about 4 ounces/115 grams) bean sprouts
One 8-ounce/227-gram can sliced water chestnuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts or soybeans
1 cup crispy chow mein noodles
2 large navel oranges
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 small clove garlic, grated
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the salad: Remove the skin from the chicken and shred the meat with a fork. Toss in a large bowl along with the scallions, red pepper, cabbage, lettuce, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, cilantro, peanuts and chow mein noodles. With a sharp knife, cut the peel from one of the oranges, then cut the segments away from the membranes. Coarsely chop the segments, then add them to the bowl. Slice the other orange in half and squeeze over a small bowl, reserving 2 tablespoons juice.
  • Make the dressing: Whisk together the reserved orange juice, hoisin sauce, vinegar, ginger and garlic in a small bowl. Slowly add the oil, whisking constantly, until emulsified and thick; season with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad, then season with salt and pepper. Toss and serve.

GINGER CHICKEN



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This zingy curry is must-make recipe and only takes 50 minutes, fresher than your local take away and much healthier too

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1kg pack boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 thumb-size piece of fresh ginger, peeled and very finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tsp mild chilli powder
15g pack fresh coriander, chopped
juice of 1 lime
2 tbsp sunflower oil
2 medium onions
1 tsp ground turmeric
400ml can reduced-fat coconut milk
1 fresh red chilli, deseeded and sliced
1 chicken stock cube

Steps:

  • Slice each chicken thigh into 2 or 3 large chunks, then put in a bowl with the ginger, garlic, chilli powder, half the coriander, lime juice and 1 tbsp of the oil. Stir well, then cover and leave in the fridge to marinate until ready to cook. For the best flavour, do this in the morning or, better still, the night before.
  • Peel and quarter the onions, then very finely chop them in a food processor; for a curry you want the onion really fine. Heat the remaining oil in a wok or large frying pan, then add the onion and stir-fry for about 8 mins until soft. Stir in the turmeric and cook for 1 min more, stirring well.
  • Tip in the chicken mixture with the marinade and cook over a high heat until the chicken changes colour. Pour in the coconut milk, add the chilli and stock, then cover and simmer for 20 mins until the chicken is tender. Stir in the remaining coriander, then serve with pilau rice, a bowl of mango chutney - we like Geeta's - and some poppadoms or naan bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 37 grams protein, Sodium 1.29 milligram of sodium

GINGER CHICKEN



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Ginger and soy sauce lend an Asian flair to this hearty and healthy main dish. -Ben Haen, Baldwin, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
SAUCE:
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
STIR-FRY:
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons peanut oil, divided
1 medium green pepper, julienned
3 green onions, cut into 1-inch lengths
1/2 cup canned bamboo shoots, finely chopped
2 to 3 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the egg white, soy sauce, cornstarch and pepper. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. For sauce, combine the cornstarch, vinegar, soy sauce and sugar until smooth; set aside., Drain chicken and discard marinade. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., Stir-fry green pepper and onions in remaining oil for 2 minutes. Add bamboo shoots and ginger; stir-fry 3-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Stir sauce mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken and heat through. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 748mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HEALTHY NAPA CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Danielle Sepsy

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup nonfat or 2-percent Greek yogurt, such as Fage
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
Fine table salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 breasts rotisserie chicken, cut into small cubes or shredded (About 1 1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup red grapes, halved
1/3 cup lightly toasted slivered almonds
1/3 cup diced celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
Butter lettuce, cucumber slices, rice cakes or your favorite bread, for serving

Steps:

  • For the tarragon yogurt dressing: Put the yogurt, mustard, honey, vinegar, celery seed and tarragon in a small bowl. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and about 1/8 teaspoon pepper and whisk to combine.
  • For the chicken salad: Combine the chicken, grapes, almonds, celery and onion in a medium bowl. Add the dressing to the chicken mixture and toss until evenly coated.
  • Serve the chicken salad on top of butter lettuce, cucumber slices, rice cakes, your favorite bread or even by itself!

GINGER CHICKEN SALAD SUPREME



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This has long been my go-to recipe for Easter brunch, potluck lunches, bridal and baby showers, or really, anytime we want a delicious chicken salad. It can be made a day ahead. The unique combination of the fresh ginger and green grapes always draw raves. I serve mine with a basket of fresh croissants that my guests can then make into chicken salad sandwiches, if they choose. There are never any leftovers!

Provided by LynnNM

Categories     Salad

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
¾ cup seedless green grapes, halved
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup minced fresh parsley
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
¾ teaspoon freshly grated ginger
⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, grapes, celery, pecans, and parsley in a bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, ginger, and white pepper together in a separate bowl; gently stir into chicken mixture. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, 1 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 46.2 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 148 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

GINGER CHICKEN WITH CRISP NAPA SALAD RECIPE



Ginger Chicken With Crisp Napa Salad Recipe image

Ginger, garlic and cilantro form the base of an aromatic marinade for this easy stovetop chicken dish Lightly pounding the chicken breasts increases their surface area, which helps them soak up the marinade and cook evenly A refreshing and crunchy salad of napa cabbage, cucumbers and fresh mint rounds out the dish into the perfect light lunch or dinner

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each), patted dry
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons finely grated ginger (from a 2-inch piece)
1 garlic clove, finely grated
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ teaspoon ground cayenne
6 tablespoons neutral oil, such as grape seed or canola
1 lime
½ small head napa cabbage, cut lengthwise (about 1 pound)
1 seedless cucumber (Persian or English), thinly sliced
½ cup sliced chives (1/2-inch lengths)
½ cup mint leaves
2 tablespoons rice vinegar, distilled white vinegar or apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Using a rolling pin or a bottle, pound each to an even ½-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt.
  • In a small bowl, combine the ginger, garlic, cilantro, cayenne and 4 tablespoons oil. Finely grate the lime zest directly into the bowl; reserve the lime. Rub both sides of the chicken breasts with the marinade. Let sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut the cabbage lengthwise, core it, then slice crosswise into ½-inch-thick strips. Transfer to a large bowl and toss in the cucumber slices, chives and mint leaves.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in 1 tablespoon oil and heat until shimmering, about 1 minute. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Cut the reserved lime in half and squeeze the juice over the chicken; slice the chicken. Transfer the chicken to serving plates and slice.
  • Toss the cabbage mixture with the vinegar and remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Season to taste with salt and serve alongside the chicken.

EASY GARLIC GINGER CHICKEN



Easy Garlic Ginger Chicken image

Light and flavorful!

Provided by Susan McFadden

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 cloves crushed garlic
3 tablespoons ground ginger
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 limes, juiced

Steps:

  • Pound the chicken to 1/2 inch thickness. In a large resealable plastic bag combine the garlic, ginger, oil and lime juice. Seal bag and shake until blended. Open bag and add chicken. Seal bag and marinate in refrigerator for no more than 20 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from bag and grill or broil, basting with marinade, until cooked through and juices run clear. Dispose of any remaining marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 79.8 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

GINGER-CASHEW CHICKEN SALAD



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I revamped an Asian-style chicken salad recipe to create this gingery, crunchy salad. Now it's a huge success when I serve it at ladies luncheons. -Shelly Gramer, Long Beach, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup molasses
1/3 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
SALAD:
8 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 10 cups)
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup shredded red cabbage
2 medium carrots, shredded
3 green onions, thinly sliced
2 cups chow mein noodles
3/4 cup salted cashews, toasted
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first 7 ingredients until blended. Pour 3/4 cup marinade into a large shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Preheat broiler. Drain chicken, discarding marinade in dish. Place chicken in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Broil 4-6 in. from heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Cut chicken into strips., Place spinach on a serving platter. Arrange chicken, oranges, cabbage, carrots and green onions on top. Sprinkle with chow mein noodles, cashews and sesame seeds. Stir reserved molasses mixture; drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • To make the ginger marinade, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger and garlic in a bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade for the salad dressing, and set aside.
  • For the salad dressing, whisk together reserved marinade, rice vinegar, sesame oil and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • To make the chicken, marinate chicken in the remaining marinade for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • To cook the chicken, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover skillet and cook chicken until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  • To make the salad, combine napa cabbage, carrots, radishes and green onions in a large bowl. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
  • To serve, spoon chicken and salad onto plates. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Conclusion:

This ginger chicken with crisp napa salad is a healthy and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger and garlic, which gives it a delicious flavor. The salad is made with napa cabbage, carrots, radishes and green onions, and is dressed with a mixture of reserved marinade, rice vinegar, sesame oil and sugar. The combination of the flavorful chicken and the crisp salad is sure to please everyone at the table.

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