Shredded Chicken Salad With Cilantro Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 lb Whole chicken breasts
- Â Â Salt
- 1/4 c. Light vegetable oil
- 2 c. Minced Vidalia onions
- 3/4 c. Walnuts, lightly toasted
- 1/4 c. Finely minced scallions
- 3/4 c. Finely minced cilantro
- 1Â 1/3 c. Homemade mayonnaise
- Â Â Fresh grnd black peppe
Directions
- Place the chicken breasts in a saucepan with sufficient water to cover.
- Bring to a boil, add in 1/2 tsp. salt, reduce the heat, and simmer till the chicken is cooked through, about 15 min. Drain the chicken and allow to cold.
- Remove and throw away the skin. Remove the chicken from the bones and tear the meat into shreds. Place in a salad bowl and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a medium-size skillet over medium-high heat. Saute/fry the onions, stirring, till deep golden, about 20 min. Drain the onions and add in them to the chicken. Cold to room temperature.
- Add in the walnuts, scallions, and cilantro to the chicken. Toss with the mayonnaise and season with salt and pepper. Serve the salad at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 322g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 824 | |
| Calories from Fat 633 | 77% |
| Total Fat 71.55g | 89% |
| Saturated Fat 11.63g | 47% |
| Trans Fat 0.45g | |
| Cholesterol 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium 379mg | 16% |
| Potassium 534mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 6.42g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% |
| Sugars 3.76g | 3% |
| Protein 39.47g | 63% |
