Chinese Chicken Salad
Bright, flavorful, and irresistibly crunchy, this Chinese Chicken Salad is the perfect fusion of healthy ingredients and bold Asian-inspired flavors. Tender poached chicken breast is shredded and tossed with a vibrant mix of green and red cabbage, crisp snow peas, and julienned carrots, creating a nutritious base packed with texture. The zesty, homemade sesame-ginger dressing, featuring soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar, adds the perfect balance of tang and sweetness. Garnished with fresh cilantro, toasted almonds, and sesame seeds, this salad offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors in every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes and ideal for meal prep or a light lunch, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups green cabbage
- 2 cups red cabbage
- 2 medium, julienned carrots
- 1 cup snow peas
- 4 pieces, sliced scallions (green onions)
- 0.5 cup, chopped cilantro
- 0.5 cup, toasted sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon, grated ginger
- 1 clove, minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by poaching the chicken breasts. Place them in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer for 10-15 minutes until cooked through. Remove from water and let cool.
Shred the cooked chicken breast into thin strips using two forks or your fingers.
In a large mixing bowl, combine green cabbage, red cabbage, julienned carrots, sliced snow peas, and sliced scallions.
To prepare the dressing, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and black pepper in a small bowl.
Drizzle the dressing over the mixed salad and toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Fold in the shredded chicken, chopped cilantro, and toasted sliced almonds into the salad.
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1596 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.6 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 2183 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.6 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.8 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.5 g | ||
| Protein | 136.8 g | 274% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 552 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 3179 mg | 68% | |
*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.
