Asian Chicken Cabbage Salad Recipe

Name: Asian Chicken Cabbage Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CHICKEN:; 4 whole Chicken Breasts; 2 Tablespoons Peanut Oil; 2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil; 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar; 2 Tablespoons Juice From Canned Mandarins; 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce; 1 clove Minced Garlic; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Ginger; _____; FOR THE SALAD:; 1 whole Green Cabbage; 1 whole Bok Choy; 1 bunch Green Onions; 1/2 cups Cashews; 1/2 cups Slivered Almonds; 1/2 cups Sunflower Seeds; 1 can Mandarin Oranges, 15 Oz., Drained (Reserve 4 Tablespoons Of Liquid); 1 can Crunchy Chow Mein Noodles, 6oz.; _____; FOR THE DRESSING:; 4 Tablespoons White Sugar; 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper; 1 teaspoon Salt; 2 Tablespoons Juice From Mandarin Oranges; 1/4 cups Sesame Oil; 1/4 cups Peanut Oil; 1/4 cups Vegetable Oil; 6 Tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar

Servings: persons

FOR THE CHICKEN:
4 whole Chicken Breasts
2 Tablespoons Peanut Oil
2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil
2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Juice From Canned Mandarins
1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
1 clove Minced Garlic
1/2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
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FOR THE SALAD:
1 whole Green Cabbage
1 whole Bok Choy
1 bunch Green Onions
1/2 cups Cashews
1/2 cups Slivered Almonds
1/2 cups Sunflower Seeds
1 can Mandarin Oranges, 15 Oz., Drained (Reserve 4 Tablespoons Of Liquid)
1 can Crunchy Chow Mein Noodles, 6oz.
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FOR THE DRESSING:
4 Tablespoons White Sugar
1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Salt
2 Tablespoons Juice From Mandarin Oranges
1/4 cups Sesame Oil
1/4 cups Peanut Oil
1/4 cups Vegetable Oil
6 Tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar

1
To prepare the chicken, whisk together peanut oil, sesame oil, vinegar, 2 Tablespoons of the reserved mandarin orange juice, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. In a large skillet or frying pan, place about half the liquid and the chicken breasts. Cook covered over medium heat for about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove from heat and cube the chicken. Place in a bowl and pour the other half of the liquid over it. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
2
For the salad, chop cabbage and bok choy and place in a large bowl. Finely chop the green onions and toss them into the cabbage mix. Keep refrigerated until serving.
3
Make the dressing... In a bowl, whisk together the sugar, pepper, salt, 2 Tablespoons of the reserved mandarin orange juice, peanut oil, sesame oil, vegetable oil, and vinegar. Chill.
4
Immediately before serving, pull out your salad bowl, toss in the cashews, almonds, sunflower seeds, oranges, and chicken. Add dressing and toss again. Top with chow mein noodles and serve.

1402

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 29 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CHICKEN:, 4 whole Chicken Breasts, 2 Tablespoons Peanut Oil, 2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil, and more.

Yes, Asian Chicken Cabbage Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Asian Chicken Cabbage Salad

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