Description
Enjoy this quick and easy Chinese Chicken Salad, featuring tender chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, vibrant vegetables, and a flavorful soy-ginger dressing. It’s a deliciously refreshing dish perfect for lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Salad:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded skinless chicken breast (or rotisserie chicken)
- 4 cups romaine lettuce or Chinese cabbage, chopped
- 1 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup mandarin orange slices (optional)
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken:
- If using raw chicken, season skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Grill, bake, or poach the chicken until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then shred or chop it into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare the Vegetables:
- Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce or Chinese cabbage.
- Chop the greens into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice the red bell pepper, cucumber, and green onions. Shred the carrots.
- Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), and grated ginger.
- Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped vegetables, mandarin orange slices (if using), cilantro, toasted slivered almonds, and sesame seeds.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine all ingredients evenly.
Notes
For added flavor and texture, consider toasting the slivered almonds before adding them to the salad. Simply place them in a dry skillet over medium heat and stir frequently for about 3-5 minutes until they are golden brown and fragrant. This enhances their nutty flavor and adds a delightful crunch to your Chinese Chicken Salad!
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Chicken Salad
- Method: Mixing and Tossing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg