07/10/2026
🥥🥗 Poached Coconut Chicken Sesame Salad 😍
Tender coconut-poached chicken, crisp veggies, fresh herbs, and a tangy sesame-lime dressing come together for the ultimate refreshing salad! Light, flavorful, and packed with protein—perfect for lunch or dinner. ✨
🛒 Ingredients
For the Coconut Poached Chicken
* 1 kg chicken breasts
* 1 can (400 ml) coconut milk
* 250 ml chicken stock
* 3 cloves garlic, sliced
* 5 slices fresh ginger
* 2 coriander stalks (roots and stems)
* 1 tsp sea salt
For the Salad
* ¼ medium white cabbage (about 500 g), finely shredded
* 1 cup corn kernels
* 3 green onions, thinly sliced
* ½ bunch shallots, thinly sliced
* 1 bunch fresh coriander, chopped
* 1 bunch fresh mint leaves
* ½ cup fried shallots
* ½ cup toasted sesame seeds
For the Dressing
* 125 ml reserved coconut poaching liquid
* 80 ml sesame oil
* 80 ml rice vinegar
* 40 ml fish sauce
* 40 ml fresh lime juice
* 40 g caster sugar or palm sugar
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ In a large saucepan, combine the coconut milk, chicken stock, garlic, ginger, coriander roots, and sea salt. Bring to a gentle simmer.
2️⃣ Add the chicken breasts, cover, and poach over low heat for 15–20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
3️⃣ Remove the chicken and let it cool slightly. Reserve **125 ml** of the poaching liquid, then shred the chicken using two forks.
4️⃣ In a small bowl, whisk together the reserved poaching liquid, sesame oil, rice vinegar, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar until well combined.
5️⃣ In a large serving bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, corn, green onions, sliced shallots, coriander, mint, and shredded chicken.
6️⃣ Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
7️⃣ Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and crispy fried shallots before serving.
💡 Tips
✨ Chill the salad for 15–20 minutes before serving for even better flavor.
✨ Add sliced cucumber, carrots, or edamame for extra crunch.
✨ Great for meal prep—the flavors become even more delicious the next day!
❤️ Fresh, creamy, crunchy, and bursting with vibrant Asian-inspired flavors in every bite!