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Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe

Total Time1 hour
Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 4 Cups of Napa cabbage shredded
  • 1 Cup of Red cabbage shredded
  • 1 Cup of carrots shredded
  • 4 to 5 green onions sliced thin on a diagonal
  • 2 Cups of cooked chicken breast shredded
  • ¼ Cup of cilantro roughly chopped (optional)

For the Dressing:

  • 1 Tablespoon of ginger grated or finely minced
  • ⅓ Cup of seasoned rice wine vinegar
  • ¼ Cup of hoisin sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons of neutral-flavored oil like canola or vegetable
  • 1 Tablespoon of soy sauce
  • ½ Teaspoon of toasted sesame oil
  • ½ Teaspoon of honey
  • A pinch or two of black pepper

Optional Garnishes:

  • Crispy chow mein noodles
  • Wonton strips
  • Slivered almonds
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Prep the chicken: Cook your chicken breasts by either grilling them or poaching them in water until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Transfer the cooked chicken breast to a cutting board and use two forks to shred it. Put the shredded chicken into a container or plastic bag and then place it in your fridge to cool down for at least 1 hour or preferably overnight.
  • Make the salad dressing: Put all of the ingredients for the salad dressing into a bowl and use a whisk to incorporate them together. Place this in your fridge as well to be used later.
  • Make and toss the salad: Once the chicken has cooled completely place it into a large bowl along with the other salad ingredients. Pour the dressing over top and toss the salad.
  • Serve the Chinese chicken salad into individual bowls and top with optional garnishes to your preference. Enjoy!