Asian Chicken Slaw Recipe

Name: Asian Chicken Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup low-calorie sesame-ginger salad dressing; 1 pound chicken tenderloins or boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 cup sliced almonds; 1 14 1/2ounce can Mandarin oranges; 1 small head napa cabbage, sliced; 1/2 pound sugar snap peas, sliced; 1 cup fresh basil, cut into thin strips; 3 scallions, trimmed and chopped; 1 16 ounce bag cole slaw mix; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup low-calorie sesame-ginger salad dressing
1 pound chicken tenderloins or boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 14 1/2ounce can Mandarin oranges
1 small head napa cabbage, sliced
1/2 pound sugar snap peas, sliced
1 cup fresh basil, cut into thin strips
3 scallions, trimmed and chopped
1 16 ounce bag cole slaw mix
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

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1. Combine 1/2 cup of the dressing with the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Let stand for 20 minutes.
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2. Meanwhile, toast almonds in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove to a small bowl.
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3. Coat same nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Remove chicken from marinade; add to skillet. Cook over medium-high heat for 7 minutes, turning, until cooked through. Cut into bite-size pieces.
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4. Drain Mandarin oranges, reserving 1/4 cup juice. Whisk juice into remaining 1/2 cup salad dressing. In large salad bowl, toss cabbage, sugar snap peas, basil, scallions, cole slaw mix, salt, pepper and chicken with dressing. Add Mandarin oranges and almonds; gently stir to distribute. Serve immediately.

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup low-calorie sesame-ginger salad dressing, 1 pound chicken tenderloins or boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1/2 cup sliced almonds, 1 14 1/2ounce can Mandarin oranges, and more.

Yes, Asian Chicken Slaw 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Asian Chicken Slaw

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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