Best 7 Chinese Shredded Chicken Salad Recipes

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**Chinese Shredded Chicken Salad: A Culinary Journey Through Flavors and Textures**

Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with Chinese shredded chicken salad, a vibrant dish that harmonizes diverse flavors and textures to create a symphony of taste. This delectable salad showcases tender, shredded chicken enveloped in a medley of crisp vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a tantalizing dressing that strikes a perfect balance between tangy, sweet, and savory notes. With variations ranging from classic to contemporary, each recipe in this article offers a unique interpretation of this beloved dish, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience. Discover the secrets of creating the perfect shredded chicken, explore the vibrant world of Asian vegetables, and master the art of crafting a dressing that elevates the salad to new heights. Whether you prefer a traditional approach or are eager to experiment with modern twists, these recipes will guide you in crafting an exceptional Chinese shredded chicken salad that will captivate your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD



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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

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
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)
1/2 to 1 cup crunchy noodles ((I use Chang's) (Note 3))
1 - 2 tsp sesame seeds

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 WITH RED CHILE PEANUT DRESSING



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
2 teaspoons chipotle pepper puree
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1/2 cup canola oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 head Napa cabbage, shredded
1/2 head romaine lettuce, shredded
2 carrots, shredded
1/4 pound snow peas, julienned
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
Chili oil, optional
Grilled lime halves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Whisk together the vinegar, peanut butter, ginger, chipotle pepper puree, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and canola oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Combine cabbage, lettuce, carrots, snow peas, cilantro, and green onion in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to combine.
  • Transfer to a serving platter and top with the shredded chicken, chopped peanuts, and mint. Drizzle with chili oil, if desired. Garnish with grilled lime halves.

CHINESE SHREDDED CHICKEN SALAD



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Make and share this Chinese Shredded Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h12m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, about 5 oz. each
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup unseasoned rice wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon peanut butter
sugar, a pinch
Chinese hot mustard, a pinch
1/4 cup sesame oil
1 tablespoon chili oil
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 English cucumber, julienned
2 carrots, peeled and julienned
2 green onions, including tender green tops, thinly sliced on the diagonal
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a sauté pan and add water to cover.
  • Place over med-high heat and bring to a simmer.
  • Decrease heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until chicken is no longer pink in the center when cut into with a knife, 10-12 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and set aside to cool in the liquid.
  • In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, peanut butter, sugar, and mustard.
  • Whisk to mix well.
  • Slowly whisk in the oils until incorporated.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Place the sesame seeds in a frying pan over high heat; toast, shaking the pan, until light brown, about 2 minutes.
  • Immediately remove the pan.
  • Drain the chicken; shred by tearing the meat into long, thin pieces.
  • In a transportable bowl, combine the chicken, cucumber, carrots, green onions, and 1 T of the cilantro.
  • Pour over the dressing and mix well.
  • Taste and adjust the seasonings.
  • Garnish with the sesame seeds and the remaining 1 T cilantro.
  • Cover and keep chilled until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.3, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 37.8, Sodium 592.5, Carbohydrate 4.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.8, Protein 14.7

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD



Chinese Chicken Salad image

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 34m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, divided
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1/2 head napa cabbage, thinly shredded (about 6 cups)
1/4 head red cabbage, shredded (about 2 cups)
1 large carrot, shredded (about 2 cups)
3 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced, greens included (about 1/2 cup)
1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts
1 (11-ounce) can Mandarin oranges in water, drained
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce or chili sauce
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

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 WITH PEANUT-SESAME DRESSING



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Cold shredded chicken in a peanut-sesame dressing is a common component of the exquisitely arranged cold appetizer platters served at Chinese banquets. This salad is as popular among Westerners as it is with the Chinese, and many variations of it are offered in casual dining spots throughout the West. From Joyce Jue, "Far East Cafe: The Best of Casual Asian Cooking".

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 large whole chicken breasts
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 lb fresh Chinese egg noodles
1 1/2 teaspoons peanut oil
3 tablespoons white sesame seeds or 3 tablespoons black sesame seeds
1/4 cup finely-julienned red bell pepper
1 cup finely-julienned peeled carrot
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves (fresh coriander)
1 small cucumber, cut into 2-inch julienne
2 teaspoons peanut butter
2 teaspoons asian sesame paste
2 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup dark soy sauce
1/3 cup Chinese red vinegar or 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons peanut oil or 2 tablespoons corn oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon chili oil (to taste)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1/4 cup chopped green onion (spring)
1/4 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Fill a large saucepan three-fourths full with water and bring to a boil.
  • Add the chicken breasts and return to a boil, skimming off any scum that forms on the surface, then immediately reduce the heat to low.
  • Simmer, uncovered, until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Drain and let cool.
  • Remove the skin from the chicken breasts, bone the breasts and hand shred the meat with the grain into strips about 1/2 inch thick and 2 inches long.
  • Refill the large saucepan three-fourths full with water.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat and add the salt.
  • Gently pull the strands of noodles apart, then drop them into the boiling water, stirring to separate the strands.
  • When the water comes to a second boil, boil for 1 minute longer.
  • Pour the noodles into a colander and rinse thoroughly with cold running water.
  • Drain thoroughly and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Toss with the peanut oil to keep the noodles from sticking together.
  • Set aside.
  • If using white sesame seeds, toast them in a small, dry frying pan over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  • If using black sesame seeds, leave them untoasted.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the chicken, bell pepper, carrot, cilantro and toasted or raw sesame seeds.
  • Arrange the cooked noodles in a wide shallow bowl.
  • Scatter the cucumber over the noodles and top with the chicken mixture.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • To make the dressing, in a small bowl, stir together the peanut butter, sesame paste, sugar, soy sauce and vinegar. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the peanut or corn oil, sesame oil and chili oil.
  • When hot, add the garlic, ginger and green onion; saute gently until fragrant but not browned, about 15 seconds.
  • Stir in the peanut butter-sesame paste mixture and cook until the mixture begins to form a light syrup, about 1 minute.
  • Remove from the heat and let cool to lukewarm.
  • Pour the warm dressing over the chicken salad and sprinkle with the peanuts.
  • Serve immediately.

SHREDDED CHICKEN SALAD



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A wonderfully delicious shredded chicken salad perfect for sandwiches, salads, and crackers! This is one of those things that gets more delicious the more it sits chilling.

Provided by Nicole Scammell

Time 1h20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups shredded cooked chicken
4 stalks celery, minced
2 large carrots, peeled and minced
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sweet relish
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
½ medium lemon, juiced
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix chicken, celery, carrots, mayonnaise, relish, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined. Place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 100.7 mg, Fat 43.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 852.3 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

SHREDDED CHICKEN SALAD



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This special salad is packed with hearty chicken, fresh produce and fantastic flavor. Best of all, it's good for you. So you can enjoy every flavorful bite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup julienned carrots
1 cup julienned cucumber
2/3 cup green onion strips (2-inch pieces)
1 cup canned bean sprouts
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1-1/2 teaspoons light soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
Hot pepper sauce to taste

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, toss the chicken, lettuce, carrots, cucumber, green onion and bean sprouts. Refrigerate. In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients. Refrigerate. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss gently.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • To achieve tender and flavorful chicken, marinate it for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Rice wine or Shaoxing wine adds a delicate flavor to the marinade. Soy sauce, sugar, and cornstarch help tenderize the chicken and create a glossy coating.
  • Use a sharp knife or kitchen shears to shred the chicken into thin and even strips. This ensures uniform cooking and helps the chicken absorb the marinade more effectively.
  • When cooking the chicken, use a non-stick pan or wok over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the chicken quickly to prevent it from drying out. Aim for a slightly golden brown color.
  • To make the dressing, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and chili oil in a bowl. Adjust the proportions to achieve your desired balance of flavors.
  • For the best texture, use fresh and crispy cucumbers and carrots. Julienne them into thin strips or matchsticks for a visually appealing salad.
  • Toasted sesame seeds add a nutty flavor and textural contrast to the salad. You can also garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro for an extra layer of freshness.

Conclusion:

This Chinese shredded chicken salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The tender and flavorful chicken pairs perfectly with the refreshing vegetables and tangy dressing. It's a versatile dish that can be served as a main course, side dish, or appetizer. You can also customize it to your liking by adjusting the amount of chili oil or adding other vegetables like bell peppers or snow peas. Overall, this salad is a healthy and satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion.

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