Chinese Chicken Salad

Chinese Chicken Salad 🥗🍗

Looking for a refreshing, flavorful, and easy-to-make salad? This Chinese Chicken Salad is just what you need! With a combination of tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty dressing, this dish is perfect for a light lunch or a side dish for dinner. The addition of fried wonton strips and sesame seeds adds a delightful crunch that takes this salad to the next level.

📝 Ingredients:

For the Salad Dressing:

• 2 tablespoons canola oil 🛢️
• ⅓ cup rice vinegar 🍚
• ¼ cup hoisin sauce 🍯
• 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce 🌿
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 🫚
• ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil 🌰

For the Salad:

• 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced 🍗
• 1 pound Napa cabbage, cored and finely shredded 🥬
• 2 cups red cabbage, cored and finely shredded 🥗
• 1 cup shredded carrots 🥕
• 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced 🌿
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, minced 🌿
• 1 cup fried wonton strips 🍘
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds for garnish (optional) 🌸

🥣 Instructions:

1️⃣ Make the Dressing:

1. In a small jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine canola oil, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, grated ginger, and toasted sesame oil.
2. Shake vigorously until well combined. 🫙
3. Allow the flavors to blend at room temperature while preparing the rest of the salad, or refrigerate for up to 4 days. 🌡️

2️⃣ Make the Salad:

1. In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, Napa cabbage, red cabbage, shredded carrots, scallions, and cilantro. 🥗
2. Shake the dressing again to recombine, then pour over the salad. 🫙➡️🥗
3. Toss the salad until evenly coated with the dressing. 🌿
4. Sprinkle with fried wonton strips and sesame seeds, if using, and serve immediately. 🍘🌸

⏲️ Prep Time: 20 minutes

⏲️ Total Time: 20 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 6 servings

🔥 Calories: 250 Kcal per serving

This Chinese Chicken Salad is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavors. The combination of fresh vegetables and the tangy, sweet dressing will surely impress your taste buds. Plus, it’s quick to prepare, making it a great choice for busy weeknights or a last-minute gathering. Enjoy!

Chinese Chicken Salad 🥗🍗

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• Author: Dulcia
• Total Time: 20min
• Yield: 6 1x

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Ingredients

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For the Salad Dressing:

2 tablespoons canola oil 🛢️
⅓ cup rice vinegar 🍚
¼ cup hoisin sauce 🍯
1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce 🌿
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 🫚
½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil 🌰
For the Salad:

4 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced 🍗
1 pound Napa cabbage, cored and finely shredded 🥬
2 cups red cabbage, cored and finely shredded 🥗
1 cup shredded carrots 🥕
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced 🌿
¼ cup fresh cilantro, minced 🌿
1 cup fried wonton strips 🍘
2 tablespoons sesame seeds for garnish (optional) 🌸

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Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Dressing:

In a small jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine canola oil, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, grated ginger, and toasted sesame oil. Shake vigorously until well combined. 🫙
Allow the flavors to blend at room temperature while preparing the rest of the salad, or refrigerate for up to 4 days. 🌡️
2️⃣ Make the Salad:

In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, Napa cabbage, red cabbage, shredded carrots, scallions, and cilantro. 🥗
Shake the dressing again to recombine, then pour over the salad. 🫙➡️🥗
Toss the salad until evenly coated with the dressing. 🌿
Sprinkle with fried wonton strips and sesame seeds, if using, and serve immediately. 🍘🌸

• Prep Time: 20min

Nutrition

• Calories: 250 Kcal