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Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe

Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe

Discover a fresh and flavorful Chinese chicken salad recipe made with crisp vegetables, tender chicken, and a tangy sesame dressing—perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Asian Dressing
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce Note 1
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar aka rice wine vinegar, or use cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil toasted
  • 2 tbsp grapeseed oil or canola or any other neutral flavored oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp fresh ginger grated or very finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Salad
  • 4 cups Chinese cabbage Nappa Cabbage, finely shredded (Note 2)
  • 1 1/2 cups red cabbage finely shredded
  • 1 cup carrot finely julienned (see video)
  • 2 cups chicken shredded
  • 1/2 cup shallots / scallions finely sliced on the diagonal
Garnishes
  • 1/2 to 1 cup crunchy noodles I use Chang’s (Note 3)
  • 1 – 2 tsp sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Combine the Dressing ingredients in a jar and shake. Set aside for 10 minutes or so for the flavours to meld.
  2. Place the Salad ingredients together in a large bowl along with half the crunchy noodles. Drizzle over dressing then toss. (Note 4)
  3. Divide between serving bowls. Top with more crunchy noodles and a good sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately!