Chinatown Chicken Salad
Experience the vibrant flavors and textures of Chinatown Chicken Salad, a colorful fusion of crisp vegetables, tender shredded rotisserie chicken, and a tangy sesame-ginger dressing. Packed with crunchy romaine lettuce, red cabbage, and julienned carrots, this salad gets an extra boost of freshness from cilantro and green onions, while toasted almonds and crispy wonton strips lend irresistible crunch. The homemade dressing—featuring soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and fresh ginger—ties everything together with bold, Asian-inspired flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this nutritious, crowd-pleasing salad is perfect as a light lunch, dinner, or party dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken (shredded)
- 4 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 2 cups red cabbage (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup carrots (julienned)
- 4 stalks green onions (sliced)
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds (toasted)
- 1 cup crispy wonton strips
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded rotisserie chicken, chopped romaine lettuce, thinly sliced red cabbage, julienned carrots, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro.
In a small dry skillet, toast the sliced almonds over medium heat until lightly golden and fragrant. Then, set aside to cool.
To prepare the dressing, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame seeds, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
Drizzle the sesame dressing evenly over the salad mixture and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are coated.
Add the toasted sliced almonds and crispy wonton strips to the salad, reserving a small handful for garnish if desired. Toss lightly to incorporate.
Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual bowls. Garnish with the reserved toasted almonds and crispy wonton strips for an extra crunch.
Serve immediately and enjoy a fresh, flavorful Chinatown Chicken Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2450 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.9 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.8 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 459 mg | 153% | |
| Sodium | 5447 mg | 237% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.4 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.2 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.1 g | ||
| Protein | 170.4 g | 341% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 536 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 17.7 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 3694 mg | 79% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
