Chicken, Mushroom, and Cabbage Salad Recipe

Name: Chicken, Mushroom, and Cabbage Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (6 to 8 ounces); Coarse salt; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1/2 pound white or cremini mushrooms, trimmed and thinly sliced; 1/2 head napa cabbage (about 1 pound), cored and shredded; 6 radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced; 1 carrot, shaved into ribbons with a vegetable peeler; 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves; 1 scallion, trimmed and sliced into thin strips, for serving

Servings: persons

1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (6 to 8 ounces)
Coarse salt
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 pound white or cremini mushrooms, trimmed and thinly sliced
1/2 head napa cabbage (about 1 pound), cored and shredded
6 radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 carrot, shaved into ribbons with a vegetable peeler
1 celery stalk, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1 scallion, trimmed and sliced into thin strips, for serving

1
Place chicken in a medium saucepan and cover with water.
2
Bring to a boil, season with salt, and reduce to a bare simmer.
3
Cover and cook 5 minutes.
4
Remove pan from heat and let chicken stand, covered, until cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes more.
5
Remove chicken from liquid.
6
When cool enough to handle, shred into bite-size pieces.
7
In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, lemon juice, vegetable oil, sugar, and sesame oil.
8
Bring to a boil, then let cool to room temperature.
9
Transfer soy mixture to a medium bowl and stir in mushrooms.
10
Let stand, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms soften, 3 to 5 minutes.
11
Add chicken, cabbage, radishes, carrot, celery, and mint; toss to combine.
12
Top salad with scallion and serve immediately.
13
(Per Serving)
14
Calories: 267
15
Fat: 10.8g (1.7g Saturated Fat)
16
Protein: 30.3g
17
Carbohydrates: 10.9g
18
Fiber: 2.5g

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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.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (6 to 8 ounces), Coarse salt, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Chicken, Mushroom, and 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken, Mushroom, and Cabbage Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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