This Chinese Chicken Salad is one of those recipes that’s on the table quickly but disappears even faster. It’s filled with crispy cabbage, tender chicken, sweet citrus, and homemade Asian seasonings that bring everything together in the most delicious way. Whether you’re looking for a hearty salad to serve at a potluck, a fresh side dish for dinner, or a smart way to use up leftover roast chicken, this recipe is your new best friend. It’s completely covered in crispy wonton strips, and the whole thing comes together in just 25 minutes. This is an easy dinner or lunch salad you’ll find yourself making again and again next week and the week after.
Because cabbage is heartier than lettuce, this salad keeps slightly better, but it will still wilt once seasoned.
Store chopped vegetables and chicken in one container and dressing in a separate jar. Do not add the wonton strips or oranges before eating.
If mixed, the salad is best eaten within 24 hours. The cabbage will lose its “crispness” but will still taste delicious while marinating.
Absolutely! While napa cabbage is traditional and provides the salad’s signature texture, you can swap in romaine lettuce, cabbage, or even a store-bought coleslaw mix for a quicker option. Mixing in green cabbage also works well.
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Ingredient description
- olive oil: Forms a smooth, rich dressing base.
- Rice vinegar: Adds a light, tender flavor.
- soy sauce: Brings delicious, umami depth to dressings.
- Honey or mirin: Balances acidity and sweetness.
- grated fresh ginger: Adds warm, fresh spice to dressings.
- garlic: Adds delicious depth to every bite.
- Toasted sesame oil: A nutty aroma makes the condiment irresistible.
- Napa Cabbage: The salad’s base is tender and slightly sweet.
- cooked chicken (Roasted chicken works great!): Leftover roasted chicken makes this recipe a breeze.
- Red cabbage slices: Adds beautiful color and a mild peppery flavor.
- Green cabbage: Adds extra crunch and mild flavor.
- Shredded carrots: Brings a pop of color and a hint of sweetness.
- Tangerine: Sweet and juicy, it’s one of the best parts of this salad.
- onion: Adds fresh, mild onion flavor.
- Fresh cilantro: Each sip delivers bright herbal freshness.
- Crispy Wonton Strips (Optional side): Crunchy toppings make this salad unforgettable.
- Sesame (optional garnish): Nutty flavor, a beautiful finishing touch.
Chinese Chicken Salad
- In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, minced ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil until the dressing is well emulsified. Place in refrigerator until ready to use.
- In a very large salad bowl, combine the chopped Napa cabbage, chicken, red cabbage, green cabbage and chopped carrots.
- Add the citrus, scallions and cilantro to the vegetables. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to make sure every piece of vegetable is coated.
- Just before serving, sprinkle the salad with sesame seeds and crispy wonton strips to keep it crunchy.
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Chinese Chicken Salad
This Chinese Chicken Salad recipe is one of those recipes that’s on the table quickly but disappears even faster.
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In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, minced ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil until the dressing is well emulsified. Place in refrigerator until ready to use.
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In a very large salad bowl, combine the chopped Napa cabbage, chicken, red cabbage, green cabbage and chopped carrots.
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Add the citrus, scallions and cilantro to the vegetables.
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Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to make sure each vegetable piece is coated. Just before serving, sprinkle the salad with sesame seeds and crispy wonton strips to keep it crunchy.
Calories: Chapter 358kilocalories | carbohydrate: twenty fourgram | protein: twenty onegram | Fat: 20gram | Saturated fat: 3gram | Polyunsaturated fats: 3gram | Monounsaturated fats: 12gram | cholesterol: 53milligrams | sodium: Chapter 596milligrams | Potassium: Chapter 713milligrams | fiber: 4gram | sugar: No. 17gram | Vitamin A: 6135IU | Vitamin C: 80milligrams | calcium: 117milligrams | iron: 2milligrams
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