Author: Mish

Yields: 2 Servings Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 10 Mins Cook Time: 10 Mins Total Time: 20 Mins

Shredded Chicken Salad

Name: Shredded Chicken Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 cup Chicken – boiled and shredded; 1 Onion – finely chopped; ½ cup Corn Kernels – boiled if fresh otherwise canned or frozen; 1 Yellow Bell Pepper – small finely chopped; 1 Red Bell Pepper – small finely chopped; 1 Green Bell Pepper – small finely chopped; 6–7 Garlic – cloves finely chopped; 1 tsp Oregano; 1 tbsp Chili flakes (you can reduce the quantity if you want to); 1 tbsp Teriyaki sauce (store bought); 1 tsp Pesto sauce (store bought); ½ tsp Salt

Chicken one a great food that is suitable for any occasion. They’re light and nutritious and can make any preparation out of the world. It is the same with this salad, you can literally have all of that and more with this delicious shredded chicken salad! This dish goes well with sandwiches, salads, and crackers!

What is Shredded Chicken Salad?

Shredded Chicken Salad that one salad recipe that is ideal for those who are on a diet. This chicken salad is high in lean protein, vitamins, and minerals and is a must-try for anybody seeking for a nutritious cuisine. This quick chicken recipe can be ready in minutes and is suitable for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Try it on days when you are too weary of creating an elaborate meal or when you have visitors over for lunch or dinner. Honestly, this is one salad I can serve for dinner because it’s filling and full of bright, spicy Southeast Asian flavor. It’s also quite simple! Dinner is as simple as shredding a rotisserie chicken, chopping some vegetables, and whisking the dressing together. The recipe yields enough for 2 to 3 main course salads; add some store-bought crispy spring rolls on the side to stretch it. That’s it, you are good to go – healthy, light, and full filling.

Notable Ingredients At A Glance

Chicken – Chicken, preferably the breast piece, so that shredding the chicken is easier. There are different ways to shred a chicken you can shred it using two forks, or the easiest would be to break up the cooked chicken breasts into chunks (you can do this with your hands) and set them in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium-low until all of the chicken breast bits are crushed.

Vegetables – You can add any veggie of choice to this salad or any vegetable that is already present in your pantry. I have used onions, boiled corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen), yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper.

Garlic – Garlic adds to the aroma of the salad.

Salad Dressing – For the dressing, I have used oregano, chili flakes (adjust the quantity as per your heat tolerance), teriyaki sauce (store bought), and pesto sauce (store bought).

How To Prepare Shredded Chicken Salad?

First, heat the oil in a Kadai to it, add the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes, or until golden brown in color and the raw garlic smell is gone.

Then add the onions and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Followed by which add the salt and chili flakes. After sauteing for a minute, add in all the vegetables and mix them properly on medium flame.

Add the chicken, oregano, pesto sauce, and teriyaki sauce after that. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes on low heat.

Examine the seasoning, and if necessary, season with salt. Your shredded chicken salad is now ready to serve. You can serve it with your favorite bread or eat it on its own.

Some Expert Tips For Preparing Shredded Chicken Salad

Bake vegetables such as bell peppers and tomatoes to serve as sides. They complement it perfectly.
Top the chicken with grated cheese before baking if you want cheesy food.
Make cautious not to use too much herb seasoning, or it will overpower the flavor of this dish.
You can also add extra condiments to make it spicy!