Best 11 Spicy Chicken And Stir Fried Grain Salad Recipes

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Spicy chicken and stir fried grain salad is a delectable dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its harmonious blend of flavors and textures. This vibrant and flavorful dish features tender and juicy chicken marinated in a tantalizing blend of spices and herbs, cooked to perfection and combined with a medley of stir fried grains. The grains, often a combination of quinoa, brown rice, and barley, provide a nutty and earthy base for the dish.

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SPICY CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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"This zesty dish tastes so special we save it for family birthdays," relates Debbie Long of Elburn, Illinois. "It's simple, and it doesn't keep me in the kitchen all evening."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
3 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound fresh broccoli florets
1-1/2 cups sliced onions
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon cornstarch until smooth. Add chicken; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes. , In a large skillet or wok, combine chicken and pepper flakes; stir-fry over medium-high heat in 2 tablespoons of oil for 5 minutes or until meat juices run clear. Remove and keep warm. , Stir-fry the broccoli, onion and garlic in remaining oil for 5-8 minutes or until tender. , In a small bowl, combine the broth, ginger and remaining soy sauce and cornstarch; stir until smooth. Add to the skillet; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken and walnuts; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Fat 33g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 896mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

SPICY FRIED CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     lunch, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3- to 4-pound chicken, cut up and skinned
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon Creole pepper
Coarse salt
Flour for dredging
Vegetable shortening for deep frying
1 to 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 jalapeno chili, minced
6 scallions, chopped (including green part)
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Marinate the chicken in a mixture of the lemon juice and pepper for a couple of hours.
  • Season the chicken pieces with salt and dredge them lightly with flour. Heat the vegetable shortening until smoking. Fry the chicken pieces until golden brown and drain on paper towels.
  • Meanwhile combine the mayonnaise with the chili and scallions. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • When the chicken is cool enough to handle, cut in slices and coat it with the mayonnaise. Correct seasoning.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1115, UnsaturatedFat 73 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 96 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 52 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 1201 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

SPICY CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE STIR-FRY



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With Asian style vegetables and just four more ingredients, this spicy stir-fry is complete in 15 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 bag (12 oz) frozen Asian style vegetable medley
1 package (10 oz) refrigerated grilled chicken breast strips
1/2 cup spicy stir-fry sauce
1/3 cup chopped dry-roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Cook rice as directed on package. Meanwhile, in microwavable bowl, microwave vegetables uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Heat 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetables, chicken and stir-fry sauce; cook and stir until hot.
  • Serve chicken mixture over cooked rice. Sprinkle with peanuts. Garnish with chopped green onion, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1650 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

STIR-FRY CHICKEN SALAD



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Use your favourite vegetables to make this tasty Quick 'N Easy stir-fry Chicken Salad. Great for casual outdoor eating. Adjust the garlic to suit your taste. The original recipe had no garlic. NO garlic! If you are not using a non-stick pan or wok, you may need slightly more oil. This recipe makes four generous serves. If you are serving this with another dish, there should be ample for six. Adapted from Rodale's 'Terrific Chicken: 100 Great Meals in Minutes'.

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 26m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon oil
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
4 cups vegetables, for example peppers, carrots, leeks, bok choys, bean shoots, mushrooms, sliced into strips
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup broccoli floret
10 ounces mixed baby greens
1/2 cup Italian dressing
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a (preferably non-stick) wok over a medium heat for 1 minute.
  • Add the chicken and stir-fry for 5 minutes or until golden.
  • Stir in the vegetables and stir-fry for 5 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
  • Transfer the contents of the wok to a large salad bowl, add the salad greens and mix well.
  • Whisk together the dressing and the soy sauce in a small bowl, drizzle it over the salad-vegetable mixture and toss to combine.
  • Serve with noodles or rice.

SPICY CHICKEN AND SPELT SALAD



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This is a colorful and wonderfully zippy chicken and spelt salad with a spicy soy sauce dressing.

Provided by Always Cooking Up Something

Categories     Salad     Grains

Time 1h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 22

¼ cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1 tablespoon grated fresh garlic
1 serrano chile peppers, minced
1 cup spelt kernels
6 cups water
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 quart water
½ teaspoon salt
1 onion, peeled and cut into chunks
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup coarsely chopped cilantro
3 carrot, thinly sliced
2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage

Steps:

  • Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, olive oil, vinegar, peanut butter, cayenne pepper, ginger, garlic, and serrano in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Toast spelt kernels in a dry skillet on medium-high heat until the kernels are browned and some have popped. Remove, place in a mesh strainer, and rinse well with cold water. Drain. Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan; add 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and stir in spelt kernels. Return to a boil then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until tender, about 1 hour. Drain well and set aside to cool.
  • While the spelt is simmering, fill a skillet with 1 quart water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and onion. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add chicken breasts, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove chicken from liquid and allow to cool.
  • Once chicken is cool enough to handle, shred into bite-sized chunks and place in a large bowl. Stir in spelt, bell pepper, green onions, parsley, cilantro, carrots, and cabbage. Pour sauce over salad and stir well to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 26.9 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 643.1 mg, Sugar 4 g

FRIED CHICKEN WITH SPRING SALAD



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Categories     Chicken     Leafy Green     Poultry     Fry     Passover     Pan-Fry     Kosher     Simmer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

For salad
1 lemon, halved
8 baby artichokes
7 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon coarse-grain mustar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/2 lb asparagus, trimmed and very thinly sliced on a long diagonal
2 oz mesclun or other delicate salad greens
For chicken
3/4 cup matzo meal
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup vegetable oil or a combination of vegetable and olive oil

Steps:

  • Prepare salad:
  • Squeeze juice from 1 lemon half into a bowl of water, then drop same half into water.
  • Cut off artichoke stems and discard. Cut off top 1/2 inch of 1 artichoke with a serrated knife.
  • Bend outer leaves backward until they snap off close to base, then discard several more layers of leaves in same manner until you reach pale yellow leaves with pale green tips. Cut off green tips.
  • Trim dark green fibrous parts from base and sides of artichoke with a small sharp knife, then rub cut surfaces with other lemon half. Drop artichoke into acidulated water. Trim remaining artichokes in same manner.
  • Put 1 1/2 quarts water in a 3-quart saucepan and stir in 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon salt, then bring to a simmer. Remove trimmed artichokes from acidulated water with a slotted spoon, then add to simmering water. Cook, partially covered, until stem ends are tender when pierced with a small sharp knife, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a cutting board and, when cool enough to handle, quarter artichokes lengthwise.
  • Whisk together vinegar, mustard, sugar, pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl or glass measure. Add remaining 6 tablespoons oil in a slow stream, whisking until combined well. Whisk in dill.
  • Combine artichokes and raw asparagus in a bowl and toss with all but 1/4 cup of vinaigrette. Chill, covered, or let stand at room temperature until ready to serve.
  • Fry chicken:
  • Whisk together matzo meal, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a shallow bowl or pie plate. Lightly beat eggs with 1/4 teaspoon salt in another shallow bowl or pie plate.
  • Pat chicken dry and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Coat chicken in egg, letting excess drip off, then dredge in matzo meal, pressing chicken into crumbs to help them adhere. Transfer chicken to a plate, arranging in 1 layer, as dredged.
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet (2 to 3 inches deep) over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Reduce heat to moderate, then fry chicken, turning over once with 2 spatulas, until golden and just cooked through, about 14 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Divide greens among 4 plates and top with artichokes and asparagus. Serve fried chicken alongside, drizzled with some of remaining vinaigrette.

SPICY WARM CHICKEN SALAD



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This hearty main-dish salad, sent in by Iola Egle of Bella Vista, Arizona, makes a great cool-weather entree. It's colorful, delicious and filled with the kind of heat that's great after a chilly football game or hike. Best of all, you can have it on the table in half an hour!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 envelope onion soup mix
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup picante sauce
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup jalapeno pepper jelly
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
2 cups torn romaine
1 small sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped, optional

Steps:

  • Rub soup mix over both sides of chicken. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 8-10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, combine the beans, corn and picante sauce. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Stir in chilies and onions; set aside. , In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, pepper jelly and lemon juice; set aside. , Toss lettuce and romaine; divide among four salad plates. Slice chicken; arrange on greens. Place red pepper slices and bean mixture around chicken. Drizzle with sour cream mixture; sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with jalapenos if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 1054mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

SPICY CHICKEN STIR FRY



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This grew out of a love of Kung-Pao Chicken. I needed to reduce the salt and fat. *Combining the cornstarch with a small amount of the water eliminates lumps. Look for a stir-fry mix that contains large pieces of vegetables and includes broccoli, whole sugar snap peas, water chestnuts and baby corn among other veggies. I like the one offered by Aldi stores, but I toss out the salty sauce packet and make my own. If you can't find a mix, use fresh veggies and canned (drained) water chestnuts and baby corn.

Provided by Deb Wolf

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup cold water
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 -3 tablespoon Thai sweet chili sauce
nonstick cooking spray (such as Pam)
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
3 cups stir fry vegetables, frozen
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/3 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Combine 1 tablespoon water and cornstarch until smooth*.
  • Add vinegar, soy sauce, honey, chili sauce and remaining water. Set aside. If substituting another type of chili sauce, be cautious. Sweet Thai is not as hot as others.
  • Heat a large non-stick pan or wok over high heat until hot. Remove from heat and spray with non-stick. Return to heat.
  • Add chicken. Stir fry until it gets a little golden.
  • Add veggies, garlic, peanuts and 1/4 cup water. Stir fry until veggies are thawed and hot.
  • Stir sauce and add to pan.
  • Bring to a boil. Cook, stirring until sauce thickens slightly and coats all.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.3, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 792.8, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 9.8, Protein 31.4

SWEET-AND-SPICY CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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Get amazing flavor with this Sweet-and-Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry. Ready in just 25 minutes, this Sweet-and-Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry is a great weeknight go-to.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 Tbsp. oil
3 cups cut-up mixed fresh vegetables (green and red bell peppers, baby carrots, mushrooms, snow peas)
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup KRAFT Classic CATALINA Dressing
2 Tbsp. hoisin sauce
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
2 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice

Steps:

  • Cook and stir chicken in hot oil in large skillet on high heat 3 min.
  • Add vegetables and garlic; cook and stir 5 to 6 min. or until chicken is lightly browned.
  • Stir in all remaining ingredients except rice; cook 2 min. or until chicken is done and vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve chicken mixture over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 28 g

SPICY STIR-FRY CHICKEN



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Try Spicy Stir-Fry Chicken for a great dinner entrée. This Kung-Pao inspired recipe contains hot pepper sauce, soy sauce, peanuts, white rice and chicken.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 Tbsp. dry sherry
2 tsp. cornstarch, divided
1/2 cup KRAFT Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1 Tbsp. oil
2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 green onions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts
2 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice

Steps:

  • Mix chicken, sherry and 1 tsp. cornstarch in bowl; let stand 15 min.
  • Meanwhile, mix dressing, soy sauce, pepper sauce and remaining cornstarch until blended.
  • Heat oil in wok or large skillet on medium-high heat. Add ginger and garlic; cook and stir 15 sec. Add chicken mixture; cook and stir 8 to 10 min. or until chicken is done. Push chicken to side of wok.
  • Stir dressing mixture; add to center of wok. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add onions and nuts; stir to coat with sauce. Cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until heated through. Serve immediately with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 770 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 32 g

SPICY CHICKEN AND STIR-FRIED GRAIN SALAD



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I love the way this salad brings together my favorite combination of flavors -- sweet, sour and spicy -- in a warm, colorful dish celebrating fall produce. I stir-fry the grains to add both a nutty, caramelly flavor and a slightly crispy texture.

Provided by Rick Martinez

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
4 large cloves garlic (1 clove sliced and 3 cloves finely grated)
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Kosher salt
3 large heads Belgian endive or radicchio, leaves separated
2 large celery stalks, chopped
1 large sweet-tart apple, cored and sliced into thin wedges
1 1/2 cups red grapes, halved
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
1 serrano chile, stemmed, seeded and chopped
2 cups cooked grains such as quinoa, farro or brown rice
1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup crumbled cheese such as blue, feta or queso fresco

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken, 1 sliced garlic clove, 1 sprig of the rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Set aside, covered, until ready to use.
  • Meanwhile, toss the endive with the celery, apple, grapes and vinegar in a large bowl; season with salt. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Meanwhile, strip the leaves from the remaining rosemary sprig and finely chop; add to the skillet along with the 3 finely grated garlic cloves, ginger and serrano. Cook, stirring frequently, until very fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Increase the heat to high and add the grains. Cook, tossing frequently, until the grains begin to brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Using tongs, transfer the chicken to a cutting board. Discard the rosemary from the saucepan and transfer the broth to the skillet with the grains. Continue cooking until the broth has evaporated, about 4 minutes.
  • Slice the chicken 1/2 inch thick. Add the grains and chicken to the endive mixture and toss to combine; season with salt. Divide the salad among plates and top with the pecans, scallions and cheese.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and utensils ready. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. Whenever possible, use seasonal produce and herbs.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When stir-frying, it's important to not overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the vegetables from cooking evenly and becoming mushy.
  • Use a high heat: Stir-fries are best cooked over a high heat. This will help to quickly sear the vegetables and prevent them from becoming soggy.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: Stir-fried vegetables should be cooked until they are tender-crisp. Overcooking will make them mushy and bland.
  • Add the sauce at the end: The sauce is the final touch to a stir-fry. Add it at the end of the cooking process to prevent it from burning.
  • Serve immediately: Stir-fries are best served immediately after they are cooked. This will help to preserve their flavor and texture.

Conclusion:

Stir-fries are a quick, easy, and healthy way to get a delicious meal on the table. With a little planning and preparation, you can create a stir-fry that is packed with flavor and nutrients. So next time you're looking for a weeknight meal that the whole family will enjoy, give stir-frying a try.

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