Description
Chinese Chicken Salad is a vibrant and crunchy dish that combines fresh vegetables, savory chicken, and a flavorful dressing. This salad not only dazzles the eyes with its colorful presentation but also delights the palate with a perfect balance of texture and taste. Ideal for lunch or as a side at gatherings, it’s easy to customize based on your preferences. Serve it chilled for a refreshing meal that will impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups mixed fresh vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, cabbage)
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds or peanuts
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey or sugar
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown—about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Shred the chicken: Let cooked chicken rest for a few minutes before shredding it using two forks.
- Prep your veggies: Chop the mixed vegetables into bite-sized pieces while the chicken cooks.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey (or sugar), and minced garlic in a bowl.
- Toss everything together: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, chopped veggies, and nuts. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.
- Serve immediately: Top with extra green onions and cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg