Chili Crisp Cucumber Chicken

# What You'll Need:

→ Creamy Cucumber Salad

01 - 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced

02 - 1 teaspoon salt

03 - 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt

04 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

05 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce

06 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil

07 - 1 teaspoon sugar

08 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

09 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

→ Seared Chicken

10 - 1.25 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

11 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce

12 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce

13 - 1 tablespoon honey

14 - 1 tablespoon neutral oil

15 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

16 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

17 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Serving

18 - 4 cups cooked jasmine or short-grain rice, optional

19 - 4 tablespoons chili crisp

20 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

21 - Extra green onions, sliced

# How To Make It:

01 - Place sliced cucumbers in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and toss. Let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Rinse briefly and pat dry with paper towels.

02 - In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Add the drained cucumbers, green onions, and sesame seeds. Toss to coat evenly. Chill until ready to serve.

03 - In a bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, neutral oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat thoroughly. Let marinate for 10 minutes.

04 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden, cooked through, and juices run clear. Let rest for 3 minutes, then slice into bite-sized pieces.

05 - Divide creamy cucumber salad among four serving bowls. Add a scoop of cooked rice if desired. Top each bowl with sliced chicken and drizzle with 1 tablespoon chili crisp.

06 - Garnish each bowl with fresh cilantro and extra sliced green onions. Serve immediately while chicken is still warm.

# Expert Tips:

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It comes together in 35 minutes but tastes like you spent an hour in the kitchen.
The creamy cucumber salad stays crisp and bright, balancing the rich seared chicken perfectly.
Chili crisp is the hero here—it adds heat, texture, and that coveted TikTok appeal without requiring any special skills.
High in protein and naturally dairy-free friendly, so it works for almost anyone at your table.

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Salting your cucumbers isn't optional—it's the difference between a crisp salad and a watery disappointment.
Don't skip the resting period for the chicken; those 3 minutes matter more than you'd think.
Chili crisp brands vary wildly in heat level, so taste before you drizzle and adjust to your own fire tolerance.

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