Add a photo

Asian Slaw with Chicken, Cherries and Ginger Dressing

By: The Cherry Marketing Institute 
"Give your favorite chopped salads a red boost by topping with dried cherries or even drizzling with a homemade vinaigrette made with cherry juice."

 

Servings  (Help)

Calculate

 

Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 pound skinned, boned chicken breast
  • 4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 4 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (16 ounce) bag three-color Coleslaw mix (green cabbage, carrots and red cabbage)
  • 3 ounces snow pea pods, cut in diagonal strips
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 2 cups dried tart cherries
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the first three ingredients. Rub over both sides of chicken.
  2. Spray a medium, non-stick frying pan with cooking spray and cook chicken over medium heat for 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until juices run clear. Remove from heat and set aside. When cool, shred with two forks.
  3. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, mustard, cayenne, ginger, oils, soy sauce, and salt/pepper. Shake vigorously.
  4. In a large serving bowl, toss the Cole slaw mix, pea pods, onion, and cherries. Add the shredded chicken and toss again.
  5. Pour dressing over the top and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 267 | Total Fat: 11.1g | Cholesterol: 39mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

ADVERTISEMENT

   

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2008 by quarter   view full review
This recipe has nice spices. I used craisins instead of cherries and added chopped almonds.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2008 by d turner   view full review
This was great! I made it without the sesame oil because I didn't have any - and it was still...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2008 by Janel   view full review
My family really enjoyed this recipe. I took it as a starting point based on what I had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2008 by Megan   view full review
This recipe was great! i made it a few nights ago and it was a hit! i'll definitely make it again

 

recipe box See something worth saving?
Register now to save all your favorites in your Recipe Box.

Sign up for FREE Now!

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Menus

Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Sorry, there are no related menus here yet.
 
Select Your Version:  Argentina  |  Australia & New Zealand  |  Brazil  |  Canada  |  China  |  France  |  Germany  |  India  |  Japan  |  Korea  |  Mexico  |  Netherlands  |  Poland

Quebec  |  Russia  |  SE Asia  |  United Kingdom & Ireland  |  United States