Mandarin Chicken Coleslaw
Bright, refreshing, and packed with flavor, this Mandarin Chicken Coleslaw is the perfect fusion of crunchy, creamy, and tangy. Featuring tender shredded chicken, crisp coleslaw mix, juicy mandarin orange segments, and toasted almonds, this dish delivers a delightful contrast of textures in every bite. A zesty homemade dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil ties it all together, balancing sweet and savory notes beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook coleslaw is ideal as a summer side dish or a light, satisfying main course. Serve it chilled for a burst of freshness that’s as healthy as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 4 cups Coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
- 1 cup Mandarin orange segments (canned or fresh)
- 2 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Sliced almonds (toasted optional)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, shredded chicken, mandarin orange segments, green onions, and sliced almonds. Toss well to distribute evenly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the coleslaw mixture and gently toss everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Cover and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the coleslaw a final toss and adjust seasoning if necessary with additional salt or pepper.
Serve chilled as a side dish or light main course. Garnish with additional sliced almonds if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2187 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.2 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.5 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 406 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 2842 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.0 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.4 g | 116% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.6 g | ||
| Protein | 185.1 g | 370% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 706 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 3612 mg | 77% | |
*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.
