Best 6 Chilled Chinese Chicken Salad Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a refreshing and flavorful journey into the world of Chilled Chinese Chicken Salad, a culinary delight that seamlessly blends the vibrant flavors of Chinese cuisine with the crisp, refreshing essence of a classic summer salad. This delectable dish features succulent chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tantalizing dressing that strikes a perfect balance between sweet, savory, and tangy. As you dive into this culinary creation, you'll encounter a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more. So, without further ado, let's embark on a culinary adventure and explore the tantalizing recipes that await within this article, each promising a unique and unforgettable taste experience.

1. **Classic Chilled Chinese Chicken Salad:** This timeless recipe serves as the foundation of this delightful dish, featuring perfectly cooked chicken, crisp cucumbers, crunchy peanuts, and a medley of colorful vegetables, all tossed in a light and flavorful dressing.

2. **Spicy Szechuan Chilled Chicken Salad:** For those who crave a hint of heat, this variation infuses the classic recipe with the bold and fiery flavors of Szechuan cuisine. A combination of chili oil and Szechuan peppercorns ignites your taste buds, creating a tantalizing dance of flavors that lingers on the palate.

3. **Refreshing Thai-Inspired Chilled Chicken Salad:** Embark on a culinary journey to Thailand with this unique interpretation of the classic dish. A vibrant dressing infused with lemongrass, ginger, and lime transforms this salad into a refreshing and aromatic delight.

4. **Healthy Avocado and Quinoa Chilled Chicken Salad:** This recipe caters to the health-conscious, featuring a combination of protein-packed quinoa and creamy avocado. The addition of fresh herbs and a tangy lemon-tahini dressing creates a nutritious and flavorful salad that will keep you satisfied and energized.

5. **Crunchy Wonton Chilled Chicken Salad:** Add a touch of crispy texture to your salad with this innovative recipe. Wontons are fried until golden brown and then tossed with chicken, vegetables, and a sweet and tangy dressing. This playful twist on the classic dish will delight your taste buds with its contrasting textures and flavors.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 split chicken breasts (bone-in, skin-on)
Good olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound asparagus, ends removed, and cut in thirds diagonally
1 red bell pepper, cored and seeded
2 scallions (white and green parts), sliced diagonally
1 tablespoon white sesame seeds, toasted
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup good apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1/2 tablespoon honey
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon peeled, grated fresh ginger
1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan and rub with the skin with olive oil. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is just cooked. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the meat from the bones, discard the skin, and shred the chicken in large bite-sized pieces.
  • Blanch the asparagus in a pot of boiling salted water for 3 to 5 minutes until crisp-tender. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking. Drain. Cut the peppers in strips about the size of the asparagus pieces. Combine the cut chicken, asparagus, and peppers in a large bowl.
  • Whisk together all of the ingredients for the dressing and pour over the chicken and vegetables. Add the scallions and sesame seeds and season to taste. Serve cold or at room temperature.

EASY CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD



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This salad is always a hit. Everyone loves it! Can be refrigerated 2 to 3 hours before serving.

Provided by Rachel

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 rotisserie chicken, meat removed and shredded
½ medium head cabbage, chopped
4 green onions, sliced
1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles (such as Nissin® Top Ramen)
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
3 tablespoons slivered almonds
½ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Toss chicken meat, cabbage, onions, ramen noodles, sesame seeds, and almonds together in a large bowl. Beat olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; drizzle over the salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 37.5 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 486.2 mg, Sugar 7 g

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/4 cup peanut oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons grated ginger (about a 2-inch piece)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons chili paste
2 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp grater
Juice of 1 lime
3 cups chopped cooked chicken, preferably rotisserie
2 cups chopped Napa cabbage
2 cups chopped romaine
2 cups chopped kale
1 cup bagged matchstick carrots
1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
1/2 cup peanuts, chopped
6 mini sweet peppers, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • For the dressing: Put the peanut oil, soy sauce, ginger, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili paste, garlic and lime juice in a small mason jar and secure the lid. Shake vigorously until well combined. Set aside.
  • For the salad: Put the chicken, cabbage, romaine, kale, carrots, edamame, almonds, peanuts and bell peppers in a large bowl. Pour about two-thirds of the dressing over the salad and toss.
  • Transfer to a platter or individual plates. Drizzle over the remaining dressing and garnish with the cilantro, mint and toasted sesame seeds.

CHINESE CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD



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If you love pasta salads that contain crisp veggies you'll love this. The dressing is really delicious. The flavors get better after 2 or 3 days in the fridge. I got this great recipe from a friend.

Provided by HeathersKitchen

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 ounces barilla plus spaghetti
2 cups diagonally sliced fresh snow peas
4 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
1 cup red bell pepper, julienned
1/2 cup green onion, sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
3/4 cup teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
salt and pepper, to taste
chili oil (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti in boiling water for 9 minutes.
  • Add sliced snow peas and cook for 1 more minute.
  • Drain and rinse under cold, running water.
  • Drain well.
  • Combine pasta mixture, chicken, green onions and bell pepper in a very large mixing bowl. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl combine teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds, sesame oil. Also salt, pepper and chili oil (if using).
  • Pour over pasta mixture and toss well.
  • Serve at room temperature or chilled.
  • Keeps well in the fridge for up to a week.

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD



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Here's a bright and flavorful way to use up leftover cold chicken that can be thrown together in about 20 minutes.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon finely minced ginger
1/2 cup corn or peanut oil
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
6 cups small lettuce leaves, like baby romaine, Boston or mesclun
4 cups leftover roasted chicken, torn into bite-size pieces
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 small jalapeño chili pepper, thinly sliced
1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 small yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, plus extra for garnish
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Whisk sugar, vinegar, mustard and ginger together. Whisk in oils, and season to taste with salt, pepper and more sugar and vinegar if needed. Dressing should have a nice balance of sweet and tart.
  • In a large bowl toss lettuce with a few tablespoons of dressing until lightly dressed. Arrange around sides of a large serving bowl or platter.
  • Toss chicken, celery, peppers and cilantro in a bowl with dressing until well coated. Arrange in center of serving bowl, and sprinkle with pine nuts and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 435, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 415 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

CHILLED ORIENTAL CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Chilled Oriental Chicken Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gingerbear

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb of your favorite pasta, cooked per package diections and drained (you can also use linguine for this one. YUM)
1 1/2-2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cut into 1 inch cubes
2 cups frozen baby peas, thawed
1 carrot, peeled and sliced
1 red bell pepper, cored and cut into julienne strips
4 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup light soy sauce
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 drops hot chili oil
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cooked chicken, peas, carrots, red bell pepper and green onion.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce, canola oil, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, brown sugar, ginger and chili oil.
  • Pour over chicken pasta mixture and toss to combine.
  • Sprinkle on the sesame seeds.
  • Cover and refrigerate 2 hours before serving.

Tips:

  • Shred the chicken finely, against the grain. This will help the chicken absorb the marinade better and make it more tender.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your salad. This will add color, flavor, and texture to the dish.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be crisp-tender, not mushy.
  • Use a light and flavorful dressing. A simple vinaigrette or a dressing made with yogurt or mayonnaise is a good choice.
  • Let the salad chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the salad to become more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Chilled Chinese chicken salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. With its combination of tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a light and flavorful dressing, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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