Grilled Curried Chicken Cutlets over Asian Rice-Noodle Salad
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 10 of 13 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Pistachio | 1 oz (28g / ~49 kernels) | 159 |
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Cucumber | 1/2 cup sliced (52g) | 16 |
| Lime | juice of 1 lime (44ml) | 11 |
| Turmeric | 1 tsp ground (3g) | 9 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Sauce | not in our table | 0 |
| Peppermint | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- vegetable oil, for grill
- 1 pound chicken cutlets
- ¾ cup well-shaken buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 1 package (8 oz.) Asian medium rice-flour noodles (banh pho)
- 8 cups boiling water
- 2 scallions (green parts only) cut into 2-inch-long thin strips
- ½ seedless cucumber, seeded and cut into 2-inch-long matchsticks
- ½ cup bottled Asian chili sauce
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus wedges
- 4 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
- 4 tablespoons coarsely chopped salted roasted shelled pistachios
Directions
Preheat grill and lightly oil rack.
Rinse chicken and pat dry.
Whisk together buttermilk, curry, and garlic in a shallow glass dish; season with salt and pepper.
Add chicken, turning to coat, and marinate at room temperature, 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, soak noodles in boiling water until softened, about 10 minutes.
Drain and rinse under cold water; drain well.
Toss together noodles,scallions, cucumber, chili sauce, juice, 2 tablespoons mint, and 2 tablespoons nuts; salt and pepper to taste, for noodle salad.
Grill chicken over moderate heat, turning once, until cooked through and golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes depending on thickness of cutlets.
Transfer to a cutting board and slice.
Divide noodle salad among 6 serving bowls.
Top with chicken and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons mint and nuts.
Serve with lime wedges and garnish with mint sprigs.