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Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe

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A quick and flavorful Chinese Chicken Salad featuring shredded green and purple cabbage, carrots, tender cooked chicken, and crunchy slivered almonds, tossed with a savory hoisin and sesame dressing and topped with crispy wonton strips and sesame seeds. Perfect for a light yet satisfying meal in just 20 minutes.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes (to toast almonds and warm chicken if desired)
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

Salad

  • 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions (plus more for garnish)
  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 3/4 cup wonton strips
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, place the shredded green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, sliced green onions, cooked chicken, and toasted slivered almonds. Toss gently to mix all the ingredients evenly.
  2. Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, freshly grated ginger, and toasted sesame oil until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
  3. Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the mixed salad ingredients. Toss the salad thoroughly to coat all the vegetables and chicken evenly with the dressing.
  4. Add Crunchy Toppings: Sprinkle the wonton strips and sesame seeds evenly over the dressed salad for added texture and flavor.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Garnish the salad with additional sliced green onions as desired, then serve immediately to enjoy the fresh crunch and vibrant flavors.

Notes

  • For extra protein, add cooked shrimp or tofu as an alternative to chicken.
  • To make this salad gluten-free, substitute tamari for soy sauce and ensure wonton strips are gluten-free or omit them.
  • Toast the almonds and sesame seeds lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for enhanced flavor.
  • This salad is best served fresh to maintain the crispness of the vegetables and wonton strips.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator, but add wonton strips just before serving to keep them crispy.

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