Go Back
–+ servings
Chinese Chicken Salad

Chinese Chicken Salad That Stuns with Fresh Flavor and Crunch

This Chinese Chicken Salad is a vibrant and healthy dish featuring fresh vegetables and tender chicken, perfect for a quick meal.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups finely shredded Napa cabbage
  • 2 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
  • 2 cups diced cooked chicken leftover or rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup julienned carrots
  • 1 cup drained mandarin oranges dried and patted
  • ¼ cup diced green onions
  • 1 cup chow mein noodles
  • 1 cup crispy wonton strips can substitute with fried noodles
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds can swap with other nuts
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup hoisin sauce
  • ¼ cup peanut oil can use vegetable or avocado oil
  • ¼ cup soy sauce opt for low-sodium
  • 2 tablespoons honey can replace with maple syrup
  • 2 cloves garlic freshly minced
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter optional
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger can substitute with fresh ginger

Equipment

  • jar
  • large serving bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium jar, combine rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, peanut oil, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and optional peanut butter. Seal the jar tightly and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds until blended.
  2. In a large serving bowl, create a foundation with finely shredded Napa cabbage and chopped iceberg lettuce. Ensure the greens are well mixed and evenly distributed.
  3. Layer the salad by evenly distributing diced cooked chicken, julienned carrots, and drained mandarin oranges on top of the greens.
  4. Sprinkle diced green onions over the salad and add chow mein noodles and crispy wonton strips, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
  5. Drizzle the homemade dressing over the entire salad just before serving, ensuring an even coating over the colorful ingredients.
  6. Scatter sliced almonds and toasted sesame seeds on top of the salad for added crunch and nuttiness.
  7. Serve your Chinese Chicken Salad immediately or refrigerate components separately until ready to eat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Fresh ingredients help retain crunch. Combine components right before serving to maintain texture.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!