Chinese Chicken Salad is a light, crunchy, and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with fresh vegetables, crispy noodles, and a zesty sesame dressing. It’s perfect for a healthy meal or side dish.
Ingredients:
Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 4 cups napa cabbage or romaine lettuce, thinly sliced
- 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- ½ cup cilantro leaves, chopped
- ½ cup toasted slivered almonds or sesame seeds
- 1 cup crispy wonton strips or chow mein noodles (optional)
Dressing:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha or chili sauce (optional, for spice)
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Salad:
- In a large bowl, combine the napa cabbage, red cabbage, shredded carrots, bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
- Add the cooked chicken to the bowl and toss to combine.
2. Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, vegetable oil, Sriracha, and lime juice until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lime juice or honey to balance the flavors if necessary.
3. Toss the Salad:
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
4. Add Crunch and Garnish:
- Top the salad with toasted almonds or sesame seeds and crispy wonton strips or chow mein noodles for added crunch.
5. Serve:
- Serve immediately for the crispiest texture, or refrigerate the salad for up to an hour if you prefer it chilled.
This refreshing Chinese Chicken Salad is vibrant and crunchy, with a tangy sesame dressing that brings all the ingredients together beautifully!