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
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine chicken, napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, almonds, and sesame seeds.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, and vegetable oil.
- Combine: Pour dressing over salad, toss well to coat.
- 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