Thai Chicken And Nectarine Salad Recipes

Steps:

• In a screw-top jar combine broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, salad or olive oil, sesame oil, garlic and ginger.
• Cover; shake well.
• Rinse chicken, pat dry.
• In a large skillet cook chicken in a small amount of boiling water, covered, for 12 to 15 minutes or until no longer pink.
• Drain; cool slightly and cut into cubes.
• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
• In a bowl toss pasta with 3 tablespoons of the dressing.
• Place pasta on 4 serving plates.
• Top with chicken, fruit, bok choy, and green onions.
• Drizzle with remaining dressing.

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high and prepare for indirect grilling: On a charcoal grill, bank the coals to one side. On a gas grill, turn off half the burners. Toss the chicken with the ginger, 1 tablespoon fish sauce and 1 teaspoon each brown sugar, lime zest, lime juice and chili-garlic sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Place the chicken skin-side up on the cooler side of the grill; cover and cook until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165 degrees F, about 20 minutes. Move to direct heat and cook, uncovered, flipping occasionally, until the skin is charred and crisp, about 5 more minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing: Whisk 2 tablespoons water and the remaining 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 2 teaspoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon lime zest, 2 teaspoons lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce in a large bowl. Whisk in the vegetable oil.
• Add the nectarines, mint, peanuts and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the bowl with the dressing; toss. Divide the chicken and nectarine salad among plates.

Steps:

• Arrange lettuce leaves, watercress, chicken, red pepper, nectarines and celery on a large platter.
• Spoon dressing over.
• To make dressing, put all ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake well.

Steps:

• 1. Cook chicken in a small amount of boiling water in a large skillet, covered, for 12 to 15 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain; cool slightly and cut into cubes. 2. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. 3. Meanwhile, for the Hoisin Dressing, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar; salad oil, toasted sesame oil, garlic, gingerrot, crushed red pepper; and ground black pepper in a screw-top jar. Cover and shake well. 4. Toss pasta with 3 tablespoons of the Hoisin Dressing in a bowl. Place pasta on four serving plates. Top with chicken, fruit, bok choy, and green onion. Drizzle with remaining dressing. Makes 4 servings.

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• In a large bowl, stir together the nectarines, shallot and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, mash together the buttermilk, goat cheese and lemon zest. Season to taste with salt and pepper and thin with more buttermilk until it's the consistency of a dip. (Both mixtures can be made up to an hour ahead and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before eating.)
• When you're ready to eat, add the chicken, pita chips, and olive oil to the nectarines and stir to combine. Add the greens, season them with salt and pepper, and stir once more. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, lemon juice, and oil until flavors are bright and punchy.
• Spread the goat cheese cream on plates, then top with the salad (or dot the salad with the goat cheese cream). Serve immediately.

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the lime juice, sugar, thyme, oil and garlic; shake well. , On a serving platter, arrange salad greens, chicken and nectarines. Drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.

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• Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients. In a large bowl, combine chicken, celery, nectarines and onions. Add mayonnaise mixture; toss gently to coat., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with noodles. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 20-25 minutes. To Make Ahead: This can be made a day in advance. Before adding noodles, cover and refrigerate. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Sprinkle with noodles. Bake as directed.