CRAZY CHICKEN SALAD

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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Time 30m

Yield Ten to 12 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

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Ingredients

1 cup chicken stock
1 3-inch piece ginger, peeled
2 medium cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 small dried red pepper, crushed, or 1/2 teaspoon hot-red-pepper flakes
3 tablespoons soy sauce
juice of 1/2 lemon
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped pickled red ginger slices, plus 2 tablespoons of their syrup (available in Asian groceries)
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
4 tablespoons sesame oil
3 cups vegetable oil
6 fresh egg roll wrappers, cut into 2- inch ribbons
1 1/2 ounces rice vermicelli
1 cup cooked shredded chicken
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, cored and cut into thin strips
1 bunch fresh coriander, coarsely chopped
1 cup mung-bean sprouts
7 medium scallions, coarsely chopped
1 cup sesame seeds, toasted and cooled
1 1/2 cups shaved almonds, lightly toasted and cooled
2 tablespoons of pickled red ginger syrup (available in Asian groceries)

Steps:

To make the dressing, heat the stock in a small saucepan. Move stock to a blender, then briefly puree a 2-inch piece of the ginger with the stock. Strain and discard the ginger.
Mince the remaining ginger and the garlic and add to the strained broth along with the remaining dressing ingredients and whisk to combine. Let the dressing sit for an hour.
To make the salad, heat the oil to 400 degrees in a deep frying pan. The oil will dimple slightly but should not smoke. Add half of the wrappers and fry, turning until golden. Drain on paper towels. Allow the oil to return to 400 degrees and repeat with remaining wrappers. Heat the oil again to 400 degrees and fry the vermicelli. The noodles will puff up and turn opaque in 5 to 10 seconds. Turn and let the other side puff up. Remove from oil and drain. Once cool, break the vermicelli into pieces about 3 inches long.
In a large bowl, combine the chicken, lettuce, cilantro, sprouts and scallions. Toss well. Add the dressing and toss again. Let sit for 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 857, UnsaturatedFat 68 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 79 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 480 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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Pam Harrison

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This chicken salad is easy to make and very delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I served it on croissants and it was a big hit with my family.

Zonya Louw

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I've made this chicken salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the creamy dressing and the tender chicken. I also like that it's a healthier alternative to traditional chicken salad.

Ja'kya Webster

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This chicken salad is very easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love the creamy dressing and the tender chicken. I also like that it's a healthier alternative to traditional chicken salad.

For Work

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This chicken salad is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

Mac Connell Jeudy

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Augustine Aboagye

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This chicken salad is very easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great the next day.

Wendy Saloba

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This chicken salad is so good! I love the addition of the grapes and walnuts. It gives it a nice sweetness and crunch. I also like that it's not too mayonnaise-y.

Asher Gubler

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The combination of flavors in this chicken salad is divine! The sweetness of the grapes, the tartness of the cranberries, and the crunch of the walnuts all come together perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.

Fre Ramm

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This chicken salad is easy to make and very delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I served it on croissants and it was a big hit with my family.

Ssewadde Jonathan

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I was skeptical about the combination of ingredients in this chicken salad, but I was pleasantly surprised! The flavors all work together really well and the chicken is very moist. I will definitely be making this again.

Khurram Hussain

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This chicken salad is AMAZING! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The flavors are so well-balanced and the chicken is so tender and juicy. I love that it's not too mayonnaise-y, and the addition of the grapes and walnuts gives it a

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