Best 20 Crunchy Chicken Salad Recipes

ORIENTAL CHICKEN SALAD WITH CRUNCHY RAMEN NOODLES

Steps:

• Prepare dressing and set aside.
• Smash noodles of Top Ramen (discard seasoning packets) and brown over medium heat in 3 tbs oil.
• Once noodles have begun to slightly brown, add slivered almonds.
• If you start to brown the Ramen and almonds at the same time, the almonds will burn before the Ramen browns.
• Once the ramen noodles have turned a dark golden brown, remove from heat and set aside.
• Combine cabbage, green onions, chicken and sunflower seeds in a large bowl.
• Add the ramen/almond mixture and stir well.
• Add dressing and stir to coat.
• I generally prepare the dressing right before serving.
• If it sits in the refrigerator too long, it gets very thick and won't remix well.
• Also, this amount of dressing is just the right amount to give the salad a good coating.
• If you are one of those who likes more dressing, I would recommend making 1/2 batch of extra dressing.
• If you plan on eating this left over, keep in mind that the noodles will not stay crunchy.

CRUNCHY CABBAGE SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND ORANGE GINGER DRESSING

Steps:

• For the salad: Remove the skin from the chicken and shred the meat with a fork. Toss in a large bowl along with the scallions, red pepper, cabbage, lettuce, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, cilantro, peanuts and chow mein noodles. With a sharp knife, cut the peel from one of the oranges, then cut the segments away from the membranes. Coarsely chop the segments, then add them to the bowl. Slice the other orange in half and squeeze over a small bowl, reserving 2 tablespoons juice.
• Make the dressing: Whisk together the reserved orange juice, hoisin sauce, vinegar, ginger and garlic in a small bowl. Slowly add the oil, whisking constantly, until emulsified and thick; season with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad, then season with salt and pepper. Toss and serve.

CRUNCHY ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD

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.

CRUNCHY CHICKEN APPLE SALAD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Pour water in pan to 3/4 in and bring to simmer.
• Add chicken , cover and poach over med/low heat for about 12 -15 minutes.
• Put on a plate and refrigerate till cool enough to handle. Then finely dice.
• In a bowl stir all remaining ingredients including the chicken.
• Butter the bread with the softened butter and spread 1 slice with the mixture. Top with remaining slice of bread. Trim the crust and cut the sandwich into triangles or squares for little hands.
• If you want to make ahead , place on a baking sheet and cover with a damp cloth and cover tightly with plastic wrap for up to 24 hours.

COOL & CRUNCHY CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix the first eight ingredients until blended. Add chicken, grapes, celery and pecans; toss to coat. Serve on lettuce.

CRUNCHY ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD

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.

CRUNCHY CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix chicken, onion, mayonnaise, water chestnuts, sweet pickle relish, pecans, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Serve on lettuce leaves and garnish each serving with a slice or 2 of hard-boiled egg.

CRUNCHY ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD

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.

CRUNCHY ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD

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

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.

SPICY-CRUNCHY CHICKEN SALAD IN LETTUCE CUPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, sugar, fish sauce, and chile paste. Set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ginger and garlic and stir-fry, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken and salt, and stir-fry the meat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until just cooked through, about 6 minutes. Stir in the scallions, carrot, and water chestnuts. Transfer the chicken mixture to a bowl and cool. Stir in the lime juice mixture, mint, and coriander. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Arrange the lettuce leaves on a platter and fill each with some of the chicken salad. Serve with lime wedges.

VIETNAMESE CRUNCHY CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix the first 7 ingredients; add chicken and toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients., In a large skillet over medium-high heat, stir-fry half the chicken mixture for 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pan; repeat with remaining chicken. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine cabbage, cilantro, carrots and chicken; toss to combine. Add peanuts and dressing; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

CRUNCHY CHICKEN SALAD PITAS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cucumber, grapes, carrots and walnuts. Combine mayonnaise and ranch dressing. Pour over chicken mixture; toss to coat. , Line pita halves with lettuce; spoon about 1/2 cup chicken salad into each. Refrigerate until serving.

CRUNCHY HOT CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except potato chips and cheese, blend well.
• Spoon into a lightly greased 3 quart shallow casserole dish.
• Top with 2 cups cheese.
• Bake at 350 for 30 mins.
• Put sprinkling of crushed potato chips over surface during last 10 minutes.

CRUNCHY CHICKEN SALAD STUFFED PITA

Steps:

• Toss chicken breast with Greek yogurt, mayo, mustard and diced vegetables. Season with salt, black pepper and dried dill. Stuff chicken salad and romaine inside pita. Serve with apple mixed with chopped walnuts and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

CRUNCHY ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD

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.

CRUNCHY-STYLE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Serve on lettuce-lined plates. Garnish with egg slices.

ASIAN CRUNCHY PEANUT CHICKEN SALAD

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.

CRUNCHY CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Line pita or bread with lettuce and add 1/2 cup chicken salad to each.

CRUNCHY VIETNAMESE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Stir together the sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, vinegar, water, chile and garlic until the sugar dissolves. Let stand for about 5 minutes.
• In a small saucepan, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the shallots and cook over med.-high to high heat, stirring, until golden (don't let them burn!) - about 4 minutes or so. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt. Let cool.
• In a big bowl, toss the cabbage, carrots, onion, cilantro, mint and chicken.
• Add the olive oil and dressing (the sugar, fish sauce, etc -- combination) and toss.
• Sprinkle with the peanuts and shallots. Serve with the lime wedges.
• Enjoy!