Favorite Chinese Chicken Salad
Crisp, vibrant, and packed with flavor, this Favorite Chinese Chicken Salad is a true crowd-pleaser that combines the crunch of fresh veggies with the savory goodness of a homemade Asian-inspired dressing. Featuring shredded chicken breast, a mix of green and red cabbage, sweet julienned carrots, and zesty red bell peppers, this salad is as colorful as it is delicious. The dressing—a harmonious blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and fresh ginger—adds a tangy, umami-rich finish to the dish. Topped with toasted slivered almonds, crunchy chow mein noodles, and optional sesame seeds, this salad offers layers of texture in every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or a crowd-pleasing side dish that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Chicken breast (cooked and shredded)
- 2 cups Green cabbage (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup Red cabbage (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup Carrots (julienned or shredded)
- 1 Red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cup Cilantro (chopped)
- 3 Green onions (sliced)
- 0.5 cup Slivered almonds (toasted)
- 1 cup Crunchy chow mein noodles
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the cooked chicken by shredding it into bite-sized pieces if it is not already done. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, cilantro, and green onions.
In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the slivered almonds for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, olive oil, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic in a small bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Add the shredded chicken to the bowl of vegetables and toss to combine.
Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
Just before serving, sprinkle the toasted almonds, crunchy chow mein noodles, and sesame seeds (if using) over the salad for added crunch and garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Chinese Chicken Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2421 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 133.0 g | 171% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.7 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 406 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 2153 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134.4 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.7 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.9 g | ||
| Protein | 176.5 g | 353% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 486 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 3332 mg | 71% | |
*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.
