Chinese Chicken Coleslaw Salad
Crisp, refreshing, and packed with flavor, this Chinese Chicken Coleslaw Salad is the perfect fusion of texture and taste for your next meal or gathering. Featuring a colorful mix of shredded cabbage, carrots, tender chicken, and crunchy chow mein noodles, this salad is brought to life with a savory-sweet sesame dressing made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and fresh ginger. Toasted almonds and optional sesame seeds add a nutty depth, while green onions provide a touch of freshness. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing side dish. Enjoy it as a light lunch, a vibrant dinner accompaniment, or a refreshing potluck favorite everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded coleslaw mix (with cabbage and carrots)
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or chopped)
- 2 stalks green onions (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cups sliced almonds (toasted)
- 1 cup chow mein noodles (crispy)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (toasted, optional)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ginger (freshly grated)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, shredded chicken, and sliced green onions. Toss gently to mix.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
Pour the dressing over the coleslaw and chicken mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Just before serving, fold in the toasted sliced almonds and crispy chow mein noodles for added crunch.
Optionally, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top as a garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing Chinese Chicken Coleslaw Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
581 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.7 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 102 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 912 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.3 g | ||
| Protein | 44.3 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 126 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 684 mg | 15% | |
*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.
