Chinese Chicken and Cabbage Coleslaw
Fresh, crunchy, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Chinese Chicken and Cabbage Coleslaw is a delightful twist on classic coleslaw recipes. Featuring tender shredded chicken, crisp green and red cabbage, sweet julienned carrots, and aromatic cilantro, this dish offers a perfect balance of textures and colors. Tossed in a tangy Asian-inspired dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and a kick of ginger, it's a mouthwatering combination that’s both refreshing and satisfying. Finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for a nutty crunch, this easy-to-prepare coleslaw is ready in just 20 minutes. Serve it as a light main dish, a side accompaniment, or even as a filling for wraps or sandwiches. Whether you're hosting a summer BBQ or just looking for a quick, wholesome meal, this recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast (shredded)
- 3 cups Green cabbage (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup Red cabbage (thinly sliced)
- 1 medium Carrot (julienned)
- 3 stalks Green onions (sliced thin)
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (freshly grated)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (toasted)
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha or chili sauce (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the vegetables: Thinly slice the green and red cabbage, julienne the carrot, and thinly slice the green onions. Chop the fresh cilantro.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, green onions, and cilantro.
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, ground black pepper, and optional sriracha or chili sauce for some heat.
Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Toss everything together thoroughly to ensure the dressing is evenly distributed.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top and give the coleslaw a final gentle toss.
Serve immediately for a crunchy texture or chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Enjoy as a light main dish, a side, or a filling for a wrap or sandwich!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1195 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.1 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 406 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 1700 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.7 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.9 g | ||
| Protein | 155.5 g | 311% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 325 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2402 mg | 51% | |
*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.
