2. What type of chicken works best?

Chicken breasts are best; however, cooked rotisserie, grilled chicken thighs, or cooked roasted chicken are great substitutes.

3. Can I make this Chinese chicken salad recipe gluten-free?

Use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari and replace the crispy noodles with a crunchy gluten-free snack.

4. How long does Chinese chicken salad last?

Once the salad has been dressed, it should be consumed within 1 day; however, if the salad and dressing are kept separate, the shelf life will be extended.

5. Can I add other vegetables?

Yes, you may include bell pepper, edamame, sugar snap peas, shredded lettuce, bean sprouts, or red pepper to make this Chinese chicken salad recipe more colourful and nutritious.

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Chinese Chicken Salad
Recipe: Crunchy, Fresh And Packed With Bold Asian Flavours

Name: ~Chinese Chicken Salad~ Recipe: Crunchy, Fresh And Packed With Bold Asian Flavours
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 300 g Cooked chicken breast, shredded; 150 g Green cabbage, finely shredded; 100 g Purple cabbage, finely shredded; 100 g Carrots, julienned; 80 g Cucumber, thinly sliced; 50 g Spring onions, sliced; 30 g Fresh coriander, chopped; 60 g Crispy fried noodles; 30 g Roasted sliced almonds; 15 g Toasted sesame seeds; 45 ml Sesame oil; 30 ml Rice vinegar; 30 ml Light soy sauce; 15 ml Honey; 10 ml Fresh lime juice; 10 g Fresh ginger, grated; 5 g Garlic, minced; 5 ml Chilli oil (optional); ¼ tsp Black pepper

40 mins

Cooking Time

Easy

Difficulty

Ingredients

Non Veg

Diet

This Chinese chicken salad is made with juicy shredded chicken, crunchy veggies, crispy noodles and sesame ginger dressing – all of which combine to create a deliciously fresh and satisfying meal. The original inspiration for this recipe was the ever-popular Chinese restaurant dish; in fact, the salad features many contrasting textures plus a variety of sweet, salty, tangy and nutty flavours in each bite. This chicken salad recipe is a great option for lunch or dinner, but it is also perfect for meal prep. You can use any of your favourite vegetables and toppings to customise the recipe to meet your needs. Even though you are adding the delicious homemade dressing, the salad is not too heavy because all the ingredients are evenly coated. Additionally, the combination of crispy noodles and toasted almonds adds crunch. This colourful salad is fresh and offers a good source of protein; it can be served alone as a light main dish or as an accompaniment to your favourite Asian dishes.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients

300 gCooked chicken breast, shredded

150 gGreen cabbage, finely shredded

100 gPurple cabbage, finely shredded

100 gCarrots, julienned

80 gCucumber, thinly sliced

50 gSpring onions, sliced

30 gFresh coriander, chopped

60 gCrispy fried noodles

30 gRoasted sliced almonds

15 gToasted sesame seeds

45 mlSesame oil

30 mlRice vinegar

30 mlLight soy sauce

15 mlHoney

10 mlFresh lime juice

10 gFresh ginger, grated

5 gGarlic, minced

5 mlChilli oil (optional)

¼ tspBlack pepper

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prepare The Vegetables

Chop the cabbage into very small pieces and finely slice the carrots into long strips with the carrots. Cut the cucumbers and spring onions into rounds and then chop the coriander leaves. Add to a large mixing bowl along with the chicken.

Step 1

Step 1: Prepare The Vegetables

10 Minutes

Step 2

Step 2: Make The Sesame Dressing

5 Minutes

Step 3

Step 3: Toss The Salad

10 Minutes

Step 4

Step 4: Garnish And Serve

5 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

Present salad in a large shallow bowl to show off the colourful vegetables. Add the crispy noodles and sesame seeds just...

Pairing Instructions

Serve with jasmine green tea, iced lemon tea, sparkling lime water, or as a light Asian style soup.

Garnishing Instructions

Garnish with more spring onions, coriander, sesame seeds and almonds.

FAQs

Store salad ingredients and dressing separately in the refrigerator until serving. Combine ingredients before serving and add any crunchy topping to the salad just before serving.