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Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe

A crisp, flavorful Chinese-style chicken salad with crunchy noodles and a tangy-sweet sesame dressing.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 5 oz pre-washed lettuce
  • 1/4 head red cabbage shredded
  • 1/2 lb chicken cooked and shredded
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 4 stalks scallions sliced
  • 1 can mandarin oranges drained
  • 1/2 cup chow mein noodles
  • 2 tsp garlic minced
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar
  • 3 tbsp canola oil

Instructions

  • Combine the salad base: in a large mixing bowl, add the pre-washed lettuce, shredded red cabbage, shredded cooked chicken, diced red pepper, sliced scallions, drained mandarin oranges, and chow mein noodles.
  • Make the dressing: in a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, grated ginger, brown sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, white vinegar, and canola oil until smooth and the sugar dissolves.
  • Toss and serve: pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated; serve immediately.
  • Adjust to taste: taste the dressing and adjust sweetness or acidity as desired by adding more brown sugar or vinegar.

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Notes

  • Use pre-washed lettuce for convenience.
  • Drain the mandarin oranges well to avoid a watery salad.
  • Adjust brown sugar to taste for a sweeter dressing.
  • Shred chicken from leftovers or rotisserie for quick prep.