Crispy Chicken, Peking Cabbage, and Corn Salad
A fresh salad with pan-fried chicken, shredded Pekin cabbage, corn, and cucumber tossed in a light yogurt, mustard, and lemon dressing.
- Time
- 25 min
- Serving
- 305 kcal
- Ingredients
- ≈ $2.46
- Protein
- 36 g
Ingredients
- 1 Chicken breast filletpack 800 g ≈ $7.23 130 g
- 2 Napa cabbagepack 700 g ≈ $2.40 150 g
- 3 Canned sweet cornpack 340 g ≈ $1.00 60 g
- 4 Cucumbers≈ $3.67 per kg 70 g
- 5 Plain yogurtpack 300 g ≈ $2.19 40 g
- 6 Mustard 3 g
- 7 Lemon≈ $4.70 per kg 10 g
- 8 Sunflower oil 6 ml
- 9 Salt 2 g
- 10 Ground black pepper to taste
Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.
Method
Cut the chicken1 breast in half lengthwise for thinner pieces, then season with salt and black pepper.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken1 for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy; the meat should be white inside with clear juices. Let cool, then slice into strips.
Shred the cabbage thinly, slice the cucumber4 into matchsticks, and drain the corn.
Mix yogurt, mustard, and lemon7 juice, then season with salt.
Combine the cabbage, cucumber4, corn, and chicken1, then toss with the dressing.
Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Tips
- Why it works
- Sear the chicken in a dry skillet first to render fat and lock in juices before slicing; overcooking later will dry it out.
- Substitutions
- Use Greek yogurt instead of natural yogurt for thicker dressing. Swap peking cabbage for regular green cabbage, but slice thinner.
- Common mistakes
- Over-tossing after adding dressing makes cabbage soggy; it should stay crisp with slight separation.
- Storing and reheating
- Eat fresh or within 1 day; store in an airtight container. Reheat chicken separately in a pan if saving leftovers.
- Serve with
- Pair with warm whole-grain bread to soak up the dressing and balance the salad’s crispness.
In short
- Marked healthy: the planner picks it more often for the goals “lose weight” and “eat well”.
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