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Light Chinese Chicken Salad

Lightly dressed Chinese Chicken Salad with grilled chicken, crunchy wontons, toasted almond and sprinkled with sesame seeds over a crunchy napa cabbage and carrot salad. Done in 15 minutes!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 304 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon very finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1 lb Napa cabbage , halved lengthwise, very thinly sliced crosswise
  • 2 carrots , julienned
  • 3 scallions (white and green parts), thinly sliced on a sharp diagonal
  • 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup crispy wontons
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds , toasted
  • 2 teaspoons white sesame seeds

Instructions

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  1. Put the sliced almonds in a dry pan and toast on medium for 1-2 minutes until they JUST start to brown and you can smell them. Swirl them around the pan to avoid burning.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook on grill pan for 3-5 minutes on each side on medium-high.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, ginger, canola oil, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, salt and vinegar.
  4. Cut chicken crosswise into ¼-inch-thick slices.
  5. In a large bowl, toss chicken, cabbage, carrots, scallions, cilantro, and half of the almonds with enough dressing to coat lightly.
  6. Add in the wonton strips and toss lightly again.
  7. Mound salad in center of 4 plates.
  8. Re-whisk dressing and drizzle a little over and around salad.
  9. Sprinkle with the remaining almonds and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Adapted from a Curtis Stone Recipe in Redbook.
  • Redbook

Nutrition Information

Calories 304kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 801mg (33%) Potassium 932mg (27%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 5715IU (114%) Vitamin C 36mg (40%) Calcium 155mg (16%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 304

% Daily Value*

Calories 304kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 801mg 33%
Potassium 932mg 20%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 5715IU 114%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 155mg 16%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.