Best 7 Crunchy Asian Chicken Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey to the Far East with our Crunchy Asian Chicken Salad, a vibrant and flavorful dish that marries the best of Asian cuisine with the refreshing crispness of a salad. This delectable salad features tender chicken tossed in a tangy and aromatic Asian-inspired dressing, complemented by a symphony of crunchy vegetables, including crisp Napa cabbage, crunchy carrots, and refreshing cucumber. Accents of roasted peanuts add a delightful nutty texture, while fresh cilantro and green onions bring a burst of herbaceousness. Discover the perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite, making this Crunchy Asian Chicken Salad an unforgettable culinary experience. Explore variations of this tantalizing salad with our curated collection of recipes, offering options for a spicy Szechuan Chicken Salad, a refreshing Thai Coconut Chicken Salad, and a zesty Vietnamese Chicken Salad. Embark on a culinary adventure and savor the vibrant flavors of Asia with our Crunchy Asian Chicken Salad and its delightful variations.

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

CRUNCHY ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD



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I love their crunchy, citrusy salad so much that once I made my husband drive an hour to the nearest Applebee's restaurant just so I could eat it! It was time to come up with my own version. I'm completely happy with the results-and my husband is, too! Find more of my recipes at my blog, mandysrecipeboxblog.com. -Mandy Bird, Holbrook, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 frozen breaded chicken tenders (about 8 ounces)
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1 package (10 ounces) hearts of romaine salad mix
1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix
1/4 cup crispy chow mein noodles
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook chicken tenders according to package directions. Meanwhile, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, vinegar, mustard and sesame oil., To serve, place romaine and coleslaw mixes in a large bowl; toss with dressing. Divide among four plates. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces; place over salads. Sprinkle with noodles and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 25g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 602mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

CRUNCHY ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD



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This crunchy salad is ready in 10 minutes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon sugar
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, coarsely chopped
8 ounces shredded cooked chicken breast (about 2 cups)
1 yellow bell pepper (ribs and seeds removed), thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup crunchy chow mein noodles (optional)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, ginger, and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Divide dressing between two small airtight containers.
  • In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, chicken, bell pepper, and cilantro. Divide between two airtight containers; refrigerate, up to overnight. To serve, top with dressing and, if desired, noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 37 g

CRUNCHY ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD



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With convenient coleslaw mix and ramen noodles, you can create a tasty main-dish salad in just 15 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 package (3 oz) oriental-flavor ramen noodle soup mix
2 tablespoons sesame seed
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
1/4 cup dry-roasted peanuts, if desired
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1 bag (16 oz) coleslaw mix (8 cups)
1 can (11 oz) mandarin orange segments, drained

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in seasoning packet from soup mix. Break block of noodles into bite-size pieces over skillet; stir into butter mixture. Cook noodles 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in sesame seed. Cook about 2 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until noodles are golden brown; remove from heat.
  • In large glass or plastic bowl, mix sugar, vinegar, oil and pepper. Add noodle mixture and remaining ingredients; toss. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (about 1 1/4 Cups), Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 1 g

CRUNCHY ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound roasted, ready-to-eat chicken pieces
1 cup drained, sliced water chestnuts
4 scallions, sliced (1/2 cup)
3 tablespoons no-sugar-added oil (olive or canola) and vinegar dressing
2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
4 cups washed, ready-to-eat mesclun

Steps:

  • Roasted or rotisserie chicken takes on a new dimension in the quick salad. Adding ginger and soy sauce to a bottled oil and vinegar dressing gives it an Asian flavor. A mixture of baby or very young greens is called mesclun or sometimes field greens.
  • Place chicken pieces, water chestnuts and scallions in a large bowl. Mix dressing, soy sauce, and ginger together and pour over the chicken. Toss well. Divide mesclun between 2 plates and spoon chicken salad on top.

CRUNCHY ASIAN LETTUCE AND NOODLE CHICKEN SALAD



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You can make this vegetarian by omitting the chicken and all salad ingredient amounts may be adjusted to taste --- this salad is delicious!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
4 -5 cooked boneless chicken breasts, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups dry chow mein noodles (or use as much as desired)
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, well drained
1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 -2 teaspoon sesame oil
6 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 pinch garlic powder

Steps:

  • For the dressing whisk all ingredients vigorously until well combined and until no sugar granules remain; chill at least 1 hour or more.
  • In a large serving bowl combine the lettuce with chopped chicken and green onions.
  • Chill until ready to serve.
  • Just before serving mix in the chow mein noodles, orange segments and sesame seeds.
  • Mix/whisk the dressing once again then add in about half; toss to combine (serve the remaining dressing on the side).
  • Serve immediately.

CRUNCHY ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Tracey Seaman

Categories     Salad     Chicken     Fruit     No-Cook     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Back to School     Lunch     Apple     Peanut     Celery     Carrot     Healthy     Soy Sauce     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 3 servings (3 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Salad:
1 1/2 cups finely diced cooked chicken meat (6 ounces, about 1 1/2 breast halves)
6 canned peeled water chestnuts, rinsed and chopped
1 carrot, peeled and shredded
1 small celery rib, finely diced
1/2 cup diced apple, such as Gala or Golden Delicious (about 1/2 apple)
Sauce:
1 tablespoon natural peanut butter or sesame tahini
1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
3/4 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives (optional)
1/4 cup roasted soy nuts or coarsely chopped unsalted peanuts
1 teaspoon hot sesame oil (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken, water chestnuts, carrot, celery and apple in a bowl and stir to mix.
  • Whisk together the peanut butter, vinegar and soy sauce until smooth. Whisk in the mayonnaise and chives, if using, spoon the dressing over the salad, and mix well. Sprinkle with soy nuts just before serving.

ASIAN CRUNCHY PEANUT CHICKEN SALAD



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Make and share this Asian Crunchy Peanut Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 -1 1/2 cup salted peanuts, finely chopped (use a mini chopper or processor if available)
1/4 cup oil (vegetable, peanut, or olive)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or cider vinegar)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 (14 ounce) bag coleslaw mix
8 Chinese pea pods, strings removed and cut in half diagonally
2 green onions, chopped
1 apple, julienned (using a mandolin works great) (optional)
2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or olive)
1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles, crumbled (discard seasoning packet)

Steps:

  • PEANUT CHICKEN: Preheat oven to 425°F Grease a 9x13 pan and set aside. In a medium bowl, gradually stir orange juice into peanut butter and ginger.
  • Dip chicken into peanut butter mixture, then coat with peanuts and place in pan. Bake uncovered 15 minutes. Turn chicken over, and bake an additional 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. (After turning the chicken, start making the rest of the recipe so it's all done at the same time).
  • SALAD DRESSING: Mix all ingredients in a small bowl (enough to dissolve sugar). Set aside.
  • SALAD: Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and set aside.
  • FRIED RAMEN: Heat oil in a wide frying pan over medium-high heat. Add crumbled noodles to hot oil and cook, stirring until browned (3 to 4 minutes). Lift out mixture from frying pan; drain. Place into a decorative serving bowl.
  • ASSEMBLY: Remove chicken from oven, let sit for a few minutes. Meanwhile, add dressing to salad and toss to coat.
  • Place salad onto individual serving plates. Cut chicken into strips on the bias. Serve atop the salad. Serve with fried ramen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 644.1, Fat 42.1, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 778.4, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 10.5, Protein 41.8

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • If you don't have time to marinate the chicken, you can cook it without marinating it. However, marinating the chicken will give it more flavor.
  • Be sure to cook the chicken until it is cooked through. This will help to prevent foodborne illness.
  • If you are using a wok, be sure to heat it up until it is very hot before adding the chicken. This will help to prevent the chicken from sticking to the wok.
  • Add the vegetables to the wok in stages, starting with the vegetables that take the longest to cook. This will help to ensure that all of the vegetables are cooked evenly.
  • Be sure to stir the chicken and vegetables frequently while they are cooking. This will help to prevent them from burning.
  • If you like, you can add a drizzle of sesame oil or soy sauce to the chicken and vegetables at the end of cooking.

Conclusion:

This Asian chicken salad is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It is packed with flavor and crunch, and it is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious meal, give this Asian chicken salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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