Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe
Chinese-American · Main course · 35 min total
A refreshing and crunchy salad with shredded chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tangy sesame-ginger dressing, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
20
min prep
15
min cook
4
servings
280
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 4 cups napa cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup snow peas, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
- 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
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, napa cabbage, carrots, snow peas, red bell pepper, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, ginger, and garlic to make the dressing.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle with toasted almonds and sesame seeds before serving.
Tips
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 hours before serving; add almonds and seeds just before serving.
- For extra crunch, add crispy wonton strips or fried noodles.
- Substitute rotisserie chicken for convenience.
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