Wasabi Chicken Salad Recipes

ARICA'S WASABI SECRET SALAD WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk 1/4 cup poppy seed dressing, 2 tablespoons wasabi peas, and 1 teaspoon sesame seeds in a large glass or ceramic bowl; add chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator, about 1 hour.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Place lettuce in a salad bowl; add pear, cranberries, remaining 2 tablespoons wasabi peas, and remaining 1 teaspoon sesame seeds.
• Remove chicken from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
• Cook chicken on the grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cool chicken slightly and slice.
• Pour remaining 1/4 cup poppy seed dressing over lettuce mixture; toss to coat. Top salad with sliced chicken.

WASABI CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in a bowl using a fork.
• Be sure you know how hot your particular brand of wasabi is, so you put enough!
• Serve open faced on toast, or better yet, a toasted everything bagel.
• This would also be good with canned turkey or tuna.
• I recommend the low sodium soy because the canned chicken is already very salty.

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD WITH WASABI DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cover the chicken breasts with water and bring to a gentle simmer; cook over moderately low heat until the chicken is white throughout, about 12 minutes.
• Transfer the poached chicken breasts to a plate and let stand until cooled slightly, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the rice vinegar, wasabi powder, Asian sesame oil and 1 1/2 tablespoons of water and season with salt and pepper.
• In a large serving bowl, toss the lettuce with the Asian pear slices, cucumber, scallions, bean sprouts and 2/3 cup of the wasabi dressing.
• Slice the chicken breasts crosswise 1/4 inch thick and lay the slices on top of the salad.
• Spoon the remaining wasabi dressing over the chicken breasts, sprinkle with the chopped wasabi peas and.
• Serve at once.

WASABI CHICKEN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Put the edamame in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Leave for 10 mins, then drain. Mix the wasabi paste with the yogurt, lime juice and sesame oil.
• Toss the rice with the edamame and radishes. Top with the sesame seeds, chicken and seaweed, then drizzle over the dressing to serve.

CHICKEN AND CELERY SALAD WITH WASABI-TAHINI DRESSING

Steps:

• In a medium pot, cover chicken breasts with about 2 inches of water, and season with 2 tablespoons kosher salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer on low until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and let cool.
• While the chicken cools, make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, tahini, wasabi paste, garlic, sugar and 1/4 cup water until smooth. Season to taste with salt.
• Cut celery into 2-inch segments, then cut segments lengthwise into matchsticks and place in a large bowl.
• Using two forks or hands, shred the chicken into bite-size pieces and transfer to the bowl with the celery.
• Pour dressing over the chicken and celery and toss to coat. Top with celery leaves and sesame seeds, and serve with lime wedges.

AVOCADO SALAD WITH ORANGE-WASABI GLAZED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Slice chicken strips and set aside.
• In a large, nonreactive pot, heat sugar and water together over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until caramelized to a deep amber color. Remove from heat and slowly (and very carefully--use an oven mitt!) add wine. Return to heat and stir until all particles are dissolved. Stirring constantly, add orange juice and wasabi, adjusting the amount to taste.
• Brush chicken strips with the glaze, and then place on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until heated through.
• While chicken is warming, toss together the tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, avocados, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Adjust seasonings to taste, and spoon mixture onto the greens. Top with warmed chicken strips and serve.