Description
Chinese Chicken Salad is a refreshing and crunchy dish that combines tender chicken with vibrant vegetables, crisp noodles, and a tangy, savory dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or flavorful side, it offers a satisfying mix of textures and Asian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
4 cups shredded napa cabbage or green cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup sliced almonds or chopped peanuts
1 cup crispy chow mein noodles or fried wonton strips
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
For the Dressing:
3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, and sesame seeds to make the dressing.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss well to coat evenly.
- Just before serving, sprinkle sliced almonds and crispy noodles on top.
- Serve immediately for maximum crunch.
Notes
- Add mandarin orange segments or sliced mango for sweetness.
- Use grilled or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Substitute nuts with cashews or sunflower seeds.
- Toss with cooked noodles for a more filling salad.
- Add sliced cucumber or snap peas for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
