Zesty Ginger-Soy Grilled Chicken Salad

Ingredients

Estimated total cost: €17.93 · €2.99/serving

• 3-inch segment of fresh gingerroot, peeled and ready to use (use the back of a spoon to easily peel the ginger)Est. price €0.40–€0.90
• 1/4 cup of tamari, a dark aged soy sauce (adjust salt in recipe if using regular soy sauce)Est. price €1.20–€2.50
• 6 tablespoons of vegetable oil for cooking (use a high smoke point oil like canola or grapeseed)Est. price €0.30–€0.60
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste (season generously to enhance flavors)Est. price €0.05–€0.15
• 4 portobello mushrooms, cleaned and stems removed (save stems for broths or sauces)Est. price €3.50–€6.00
• 6 thin chicken breast cutlets, perfectly sliced for quick cooking (pound them evenly for even cooking)Est. price €7.00–€12.00
• 2 tablespoons of ground coriander, fragrant and aromatic (toasting the coriander before using can enhance its flavor)Est. price €0.50–€1.20
• Juice from 2 freshly squeezed limes (strain to remove any pulp)Est. price €0.60–€1.20
• 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard for a touch of tanginess (adjust amount to suit your taste)Est. price €0.20–€0.50
• 2 1-pound bags of washed spinach, with thick stems removed (do not overcrowd the pan when cooking spinach)Est. price €4.00–€7.00

Steps

1. 1

   Heat up a charcoal grill or grill pan until it reaches a high temperature.

2. 2

   Begin by grating or mincing the ginger. Take half of it and place it in a shallow dish along with 2 tablespoons of tamari, 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil, salt, and pepper for marinating the mushrooms. Reserve the remaining half of the ginger in a bowl for making the vinaigrette. Coat the portobello mushroom caps with the marinade in the shallow dish. Grill them until tender and fully cooked, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.

3. 3

   Begin by seasoning the chicken cutlets with a mixture of salt, pepper, and ground coriander. Proceed to place the seasoned chicken cutlets onto the grill. Grill each side for about 4 minutes, ensuring they are cooked through completely.

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• Cultural note

  The combination of ginger, soy, and sesame seeds in this dish reflects Asian culinary influences. Grilled chicken salads are popular in many cultures as a healthy and flavorful meal option.

• Seasonal note

  This dish is great to enjoy during the warmer months when fresh spinach and mushrooms are in season. Grilling season is also the perfect time to make this flavorful chicken salad.

• Health note

  This dish is a good source of protein, providing 25g per serving. It is also rich in fiber (4g) and vitamins A and C from the spinach and lime juice. However, the sodium content is relatively high at 600mg per serving.