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Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe

Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Chinese-American
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

This Chinese Chicken Salad is a delightful mix of flavors and textures, combining tender shredded chicken with crispy vegetables, crunchy almonds, and savory sesame dressing.


Ingredients

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Salad:

  • 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
  • 4 cups shredded napa cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds toasted
  • 1/2 cup crispy wonton strips
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine chicken, napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, almonds, and sesame seeds.
  2. Make Dressing: Whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, and vegetable oil.
  3. Combine: Pour dressing over salad, toss well to coat.
  4. Serve: Top with wonton strips before serving for added crunch. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • Rotisserie chicken can be used for convenience.
  • For a vegetarian option, use baked tofu instead of chicken.
  • Enhance with mandarin oranges or edamame for extra flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 large bowl
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 7 g
  • Sodium: 620 mg
  • Fat: 24 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg