Chicken salad is a classic dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a snack. This China Moon version is made with tender shredded chicken, crispy wonton strips, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy, flavorful dressing. It's a delicious and satisfying salad that's perfect for any occasion. The recipe includes variations for making the salad with or without wontons, and with or without a tangy dressing. There's also a recipe for a delicious homemade wonton wrapper, so you can make the wontons from scratch if you like. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy lunch or a special occasion salad, this China Moon chicken salad is sure to please.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
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.
BEST CHICKEN SALAD
The secret here isn't in the seasonings (though the tarragon and sour cream make it pretty wonderful) but in the texture of the chicken, described as "plush" by the chef Barbara Tropp in her "China Moon" cookbook. She incorporated Chinese methods and flavors to her cooking, including this foolproof method for poaching chicken breasts without overcooking. It makes a chicken salad that's perfect for sandwiches (especially on dark rye or sourdough breads) or scooped onto a lettuce-lined plate with sliced radishes, tomatoes, crackers, grapes or all of the above. The chicken breasts used here must be bone-in, but you can remove the skin if you prefer. The skin and bones flavor the cooking liquid, providing a bonus of several pints of chicken stock.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories brunch, dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, main course
Time 6h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Choose a heavy pot or Dutch oven with a tightfitting lid. It should be large enough to hold the chicken snugly, but not much bigger. Fill pot about 2/3 full with cold water, but don't put the chicken in yet. Boil some extra water in a teakettle.
- Add scallions and peppercorns to water, cover and bring to a rolling boil. Turn off heat and slip chicken pieces into the hot water. If needed, add boiling water from the kettle to cover chicken with water by 2 inches. Replace the lid and let chicken rest in the hot water for about 2 hours. Do not turn the flame back on: The pot will retain enough heat to cook chicken thoroughly and safely. (To test, cut into 1 piece of chicken and check the meat near the bone. If it is still pink, return the pot to low heat, bring the water to a simmer and simmer 10 minutes more.)
- Lift chicken out of the pot. Remove and discard bones, skin and fat. Pat the meat dry with paper towels, then cut or shred into small bite-size pieces and transfer to a bowl. (Meanwhile, simmer cooking liquid until tasty, strain and refrigerate or freeze to use as chicken stock.)
- In a bowl, whisk together juice of 1/2 lemon, mayonnaise and sour cream. If using, whisk in mustard or brine. Taste and adjust the seasonings and thickness to your liking. Pour over chicken, scraping the bowl clean with a rubber spatula.
- Add celery, onion if using, nuts, herbs and salt and pepper. Toss gently but thoroughly. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Sprinkle with herbs before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1112, UnsaturatedFat 54 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 77 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 96 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 1300 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD
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.
CHINA MOON CHICKEN SALAD
Make and share this China Moon Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mike 2
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Toss greens, cabbage and cilantro with dressing. Top with remaining ingredients.
CHINOIS CHICKEN SALAD WITH CHINESE MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Season the chicken breast on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a large saute pan over high heat. When the pan is hot, add the oil and heat to almost smoking. Add the chicken, skin side down and cook for 4 minutes. The skin should be golden brown. Turn the chicken over and place in the oven. Roast until the chicken is just cooked through and the juices run clear, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- While the chicken is in the oven, prepare the greens. Fill a very large bowl halfway full with ice water. Quarter the Napa cabbage lengthwise and remove the core. Thinly slice the cabbage widthwise and place in the ice water. Repeat this same process for the radicchio. Halve the romaine lettuce lengthwise and then thinly slice. Add to the water. Mix all of the greens well in the ice water and let sit for about 5 minutes. Drain. Place in a clean kitchen towel and dry well. Be careful not to bruise the greens. Refrigerate.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and cool enough to handle. Remove the skin and slice the chicken. Discard the skin and bones. Roughly chop the sliced chicken and place in a large bowl. The chicken should still be warm. Add some of the vinaigrette and toss well. Add the greens and a little more vinaigrette and toss until everything is well coated.
- Place a small mound of greens on 4 plates. Top each mound with a spring roll basket and lightly press to stabilize. Fill the baskets with more of the salad. Top with some of the fried springroll strips, a sprig of cilantro, peanuts, and a lime wedge.
- Place all of the vinaigrette ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Correct the seasonings. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Heat a deep fryer to 375 degrees F. Or fill a deep pot halfway full with oil and heat to 375 degrees F.
- Roll up 2 of the egg roll wrappers and julienne. Set aside. Place 1 of the remaining wrappers in the hot oil for 5 seconds to soften. Then, carefully push the center of the wrapper down with a ladle. Fry just until the oil stops sizzling, about 15 to 30 seconds. The basket should be golden brown. Remove with tongs to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining 3 wrappers. Once all of the baskets are made, add the julienne strips and fry just until the oil stops sizzling and the strips are golden brown, about 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil and brush onto chicken breasts. Arrange in a baking dish and bake until juices run clear, about 13 to15 minutes. Remove from oven, cool completely, and cut into 1/4-inch slices.
- In a large bowl, combine Napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, scallions, water chestnuts, Mandarin orange and sliced chicken. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil, brown sugar and chili sauce. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. Divide among bowls and top each serving with 2 teaspoons toasted almonds.
QUICK CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD
Chicken salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken breast. With this great salad, dinner is quick, and you don't have to turn on the oven.
Provided by Kikkoman
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Kikkoman
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, vegetable and sesame oils in large bowl, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Add salad mixture and cilantro, tossing to coat all pieces.
- Add chicken; toss to combine. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 41.3 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 753.9 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
EASY CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD
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
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
CHINA MOON DOUBLE CHICKEN STOCK
Make and share this China Moon Double Chicken Stock recipe from Food.com.
Provided by BonnieZ
Categories Stocks
Time P3DT8h
Yield 3 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Rinse chicken bones under cold running water.
- Place rinsed chicken bones in a heavy 8-quart stock pot.
- Add the cold water and set pot over high heat.
- Bring to a near boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until there is a thick foam on the surface.
- Skim off and discard the foam.
- Add remaining ingredients and simmer (very low simmer) for 3-4 hours or until the liquids are reduced by about half.
- DO NOT BOIL.
- Strain finished stock through several layers of cheesecloth.
- Refrigerate overnight and skim off the congealed fat.
- This makes about about 12 cups.
- The second day use this stock (warning: do not substitute canned) in place of 12 cups of water to repeat the entire stock making process.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.6, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 28.8, Sodium 1495.9, Carbohydrate 50.9, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 22.1, Protein 26.5
CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD
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
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
CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD
Here's a cool, easy entree perfect for steamy summer days! You can do most of the preparation for this dish ahead of time and just mix it together before serving. The crispy lettuce and wonton skins keep this dish light, while the chicken and dressing give it wonderful flavor. -Shirley Smith, Yorba Linda, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Deep-fry wonton strips in oil until brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels; set aside. , In a large salad bowl, gently combine the chicken, lettuce, green onions and sesame seeds. In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients. Just before serving, add fried wonton skins to salad; pour dressing over and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This is especially important for the chicken, which should be cooked perfectly and not overcooked. Fresh vegetables and herbs will also add a lot of flavor to the salad.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors: The dressing in this recipe is a classic combination of mayonnaise, sour cream, and vinegar, but you can easily change it up to suit your taste. For example, you could add a little bit of honey or Dijon mustard, or swap out the vinegar for lemon juice.
- Make sure to chill the salad before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and make the salad more refreshing.
- Serve the salad on a bed of lettuce or other greens: This will help to add bulk and freshness to the dish.
Conclusion:
China Moon Chicken Salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With its combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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