The Best Chopped Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe
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4.6
The Best Chopped Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe
Description
The recipe’s dressing brings together canola oil, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, fresh grated ginger, and toasted sesame oil shaken until combined. This dressing marries sweet, acidic, and umami flavors that coat the shredded chicken and vegetable mix evenly. The combination of Napa and red cabbage provides a crisp, fresh foundation while carrots, scallions, and cilantro contribute brightness and herbal touches.
The fried wonton strips introduce a crunchy contrast to the tender chicken and shredded vegetables, with sesame seeds adding a subtle nutty accent when sprinkled on top. This salad works well as a light main dish or a side and can be refrigerated with the dressing separately for up to several days.
Ingredients
For the Salad Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- ⅓ cup rice vinegar
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ginger fresh, grated
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil toasted
For the Salad:
- 4 cups chicken cooked, shredded or diced
- 1 pound Napa cabbage cored and finely shredded
- 2 cups red cabbage cored and finely shredded
- 1 cup carrot shredded
- 1 scallions bunch, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro fresh minced
- 1 cup fried wonton strips
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds optional, for garnish
Instructions
To make the dressing:
- In a small jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine oil, vinegar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil. Shake vigorously until combined.
- Allow flavors to blend at room temperature while preparing the rest of the salad. Or, refrigerate for up to 4 days.
To make the salad:
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cabbage, carrots, scallions, and cilantro. Shake the dressing to recombine and pour over the salad.
- Toss until evenly coated. Sprinkle with chow mein noodles and sesame seeds, if using, and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 357kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15g | 88% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 520mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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