Simple Chinese Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunchtime game with this vibrant and refreshing Simple Chinese Chicken Salad that’s as healthy as it is delicious! Packed with tender shredded chicken, crunchy napa cabbage, and colorful veggies like carrots and red bell pepper, this salad is bursting with fresh, crisp textures. Tossed in a tangy sesame-soy dressing infused with hints of garlic, ginger, and honey, each bite delivers a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and nutty flavors. Toasted almond slices and sesame seeds add the ultimate crunch and a finishing touch of sophistication. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for meal prep or a light, satisfying dinner, this easy-to-make Chinese chicken salad is a showstopper that your taste buds—and guests—will thank you for!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Cooked chicken breast
- 4 cups Shredded napa cabbage
- 1 cup Shredded carrots
- 1 medium Thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 3 stalks Chopped green onions
- 0.25 cup Chopped fresh cilantro
- 0.5 cup Toasted almond slices
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 clove Minced garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Shred the cooked chicken breasts into bite-size pieces and set aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the napa cabbage, shredded carrots, red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the almond slices and sesame seeds until golden brown and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Add the shredded chicken to the salad bowl with the vegetables, then pour the dressing over the salad. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
Sprinkle the toasted almond slices and sesame seeds over the top of the salad for added crunch.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour before serving for a cooler, more refreshing salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1294 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.2 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 277 mg | 92% | |
| Sodium | 1625 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.0 g | ||
| Protein | 131.7 g | 263% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 446 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 1918 mg | 41% | |
*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.
