Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the Orient with this delectable Chinese chicken salad, a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. This healthy and refreshing dish combines the succulent flavors of tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing, creating a delightful balance of textures and tastes. As you embark on this culinary adventure, you'll discover a treasure trove of variations, each with its unique twist on this classic dish. From the classic Chinese chicken salad with its traditional dressing to innovative renditions featuring exotic fruits and zesty herbs, this article presents a diverse collection of recipes that cater to every palate. Get ready to embark on a flavor-filled expedition with this definitive guide to Chinese chicken salad.
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CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD
Recipe video above. This one is all about the fabulous Asian Dressing and the slaw-type shape of the ingredients. Don't skip the crunchy noodles, they totally make this! Alternative Dressing: standby Asian Sesame Dressing (keeps for weeks).
Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Categories Salad
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine the Dressing ingredients in a jar and shake. Set aside for 10 minutes or so for the flavours to meld.
- Place the Salad ingredients together in a large bowl along with half the crunchy noodles. Drizzle over dressing then toss. (Note 4)
- Divide between serving bowls. Top with more crunchy noodles and a good sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 320 g, Calories 412 kcal, Carbohydrate 17.3 g
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.
CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD
The greatest chicken salad, especially if your clan isn't crazy about the usual soy flavored dressing.
Provided by Ann Black
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl combine the chicken, lettuce, green onion, celery, nuts, seeds and noodles. Mix all together. Set aside.
- To Make Dressing: Put vinegar in a small bowl. Dissolve sugar and salt in vinegar before adding oil. Shake/Beat well.
- Add dressing to salad and toss to coat. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 48.1 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 756.8 mg, Sugar 13.9 g
ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 28m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1/2 cup chow mein noodles, for garnish
- For the salad: Using a vegetable peeler, shave the carrot and add to a large salad bowl. Stir in the cabbage, lettuce, pepper, Thai basil, chicken, almonds, and sesame seeds.
- For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, if using.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Garnish with the chow mein noodles and serve.
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.
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
ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD
A perfect salad for leftover BBQ, boiled, broiled or baked chicken. A very crunchy salad with a tasty sweet Asian-style dressing. The kids love it too! The Chinese rice noodles are of the cellophane type and can be found in the Asian section of most grocery stores. They are often in rectangle form and in clear packaging.
Provided by D
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare the dressing 30 minutes ahead of time by combining the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, salad oil, and rice vinegar in a salad dressing carafe.
- To prepare the Chinese rice noodles, heat a skillet with a few tablespoons of oil and break off a little bit of the noodles and add them to the skillet and fry them. They will puff up in the skillet, so only add a few at a time. As they begin to puff up, remove and drain them on paper towels. Be sure to cook long enough as the under cooked noodles will be like eating needles. Once cooked, add them to the salad mixture.
- In a large bowl combine the iceberg lettuce, cooked and shredded chicken, green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Let chill about 10 minutes, and just before serving add the cooked rice noodles. Serve in salad bowls and offer the dressing in a pourable container so your family can add as much dressing as they want. You can also pour the dressing over the top of the salad, toss, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 224.6 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
AMAZING ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD
This is a little like a slaw. I came up with this really wanting Asian Chicken Salad and I got something even better. This recipe is really something. Top with crispy noodles and enjoy!
Provided by emilyk
Categories Salad Coleslaw Recipes No Mayo
Time 1h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Whisk together the rice vinegar, sesame oil, 3 green onions, garlic, sugar, ginger, soy sauce, vegetable oil, coriander, and mustard in a mixing bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Pour half of the dressing into another container, and refrigerate for later. Place the chicken breasts into the remaining dressing, and coat on all sides. Cover, and refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Place the chicken into a baking dish.
- Bake the chicken breasts in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven, and allow to cool. Shred the chicken using 2 forks and set aside.
- To assemble the salad, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, 3 green onions, cilantro, almonds, and cooled chicken in a large mixing bowl. Pour the reserved dressing overtop and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 45.6 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 390.9 mg, Sugar 8.8 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
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 :
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.
CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD
Steps:
- Place chicken in a shallow pot or non-stick pan with just enough water to keep it from burning. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, turn heat to medium and cook 5 minutes. Add peas to pan, cover and continue cooking 3 to 5 minutes more until chicken is tender and snap peas are blanched but still crunchy. Remove from heat, pour off liquid and let cool.
- Place sesame tahini and sesame oil in a large salad bowl, whisk in lime juice and stir until combined. Add soy sauce, ginger, sugar and chili paste. Taste and adjust seasonings. Add chicken, snap peas, cabbage, peppers, sprouts, scallions, carrots and cilantro. Toss until all ingredients are coated with dressing. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.43 calorie, Fat 3.4 grams, SaturatedFat 0.57 grams, Carbohydrate 18.1 grams, Fiber 4.18 grams
CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD
Steps:
- In a food processor or blender, combine and puree the peanut and sesame oils, garlic, sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, peanut butter and sesame paste. Season to taste with salt and pepper. If you wish, stir in chili paste.
- Right before serving toss the chicken, macaroni and peas with the sauce and garnish with scallions and cilantro.
CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD DRESSING
Had lunch at a friends, she served this salad and the dressing was wonderful. I make this in a shaker bottle with a pour top and store in the refrigerator. It's a great light meal on these hot summer nights!
Provided by Barbs Miller
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 5m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a jar with tight lid or a pour top shaker bottle.
- Shake to combine well, until sugar is well dissolved.
- Put in refrigerator over night.
- (I add a bit more soy sauce, for my taste).
- Shake well and pour over salad made with: pouched chicken, romaine lettuce, mandarine oranges, snow peas, slivered almonds, seseme seeds, crisp Chow Mein noodles, etc.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 883.2, Fat 91.5, SaturatedFat 12, Sodium 502.9, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 16.9, Protein 1.5
CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD
From Firehouse Food cookbook courtesy of Terry Woo. This recipe includes a poaching method for ensuring succulent chicken for salads or sandwiches.
Provided by cookiedog
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- To Poach the Chicken: Put the breasts in a medium saucepan with the soy sauce and just enough water to cover chicken. Bring to a boil, cover, and remove from the heat. Let stand, covered, for 30 minutes. Remove the chicken breasts from the poaching liquid and reserve the liquid for another use. Let the chicken cool, then tear the meat into bite-sized pieces.
- To Make the Dressing: Combine the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, cayenne, garlic, ginger, and cilantro in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Caramelized Almonds: Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the almonds and saute until golden, about 2 minutes. Add the brown sugar and stir to combine. Spread the almonds on a baking sheet, separating them. Set aside to cool. When completely cooled, the almonds will have a hard, candied coating.
- To assemble the salad: In a large salad bowl, toss the chicken with the lettuce, carrots, noodles, and dressing. Top each serving with some of the caramelized almonds and sesame seeds.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will make all the difference in the flavor of your Chinese chicken salad. Look for chicken that is free-range and organic, and use fresh, crisp vegetables.
- Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken that is overcooked will be tough and dry. Cook it just until it is cooked through, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Use a flavorful dressing: The dressing is what really brings a Chinese chicken salad together. Use a dressing that is flavorful and well-balanced, with a good combination of sweet, sour, and salty flavors.
- Add some crunch: Chinese chicken salad is all about the crunch. Add plenty of crunchy vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and bell peppers. You can also add some toasted nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
- Serve it fresh: Chinese chicken salad is best served fresh. Don't make it too far in advance, or the vegetables will start to wilt.
Conclusion:
Chinese chicken salad is a delicious, healthy, and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give Chinese chicken salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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