Chicken Salad with Hoisin Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken Salad with Hoisin Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 wonton skins, cut into 1/8-inch strips, separated; 1/2 pound snow peas, ends trimmed and strings removed; 1 pound chicken cutlets; Togarashi or Asian seasoning; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 cups shredded Napa or other green cabbage; 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions; 1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves; Hoisin Dressing, recipe follows; Green onions, sliced on bias, garnish; 1 tablespoon lightly toasted sesame seeds, garnish; 1/2 cup hoisin sauce; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

12 wonton skins, cut into 1/8-inch strips, separated
1/2 pound snow peas, ends trimmed and strings removed
1 pound chicken cutlets
Togarashi or Asian seasoning
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cups shredded Napa or other green cabbage
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions
1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves
Hoisin Dressing, recipe follows
Green onions, sliced on bias, garnish
1 tablespoon lightly toasted sesame seeds, garnish
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Spread the wonton strips on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes.
3
Remove from the oven and toss to separate.
4
Continue baking until light brown and crisp, about 8 minutes.
5
Let cool.
6
In a small saucepan of boiling salted water, blanch the snow peas until tender, about 1 minute.
7
Shock in ice water and pat dry.
8
Season the chicken cutlets with togarashi or Asian seasoning and pepper on both sides.
9
Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
10
When the pan is hot, add the oil and heat.
11
Add the chicken cutlets, in batches if necessary, and cook for 1 minute on each side, or until just cooked through.
12
Remove from the pan and set aside while you prepare the salad.
13
In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, snow peas, red onions, mint and cilantro in a large bowl.
14
Cut the chicken into strips.
15
Toss the cabbage mixture with 1/2 cup of the hoisin dressing, and divide mixture between 4 plates.
16
Arrange the sliced chicken on the salad and drizzle with remaining 1/2 cup dressing.
17
Garnish with wonton strips, green onions, and sesame seeds.
18
In a small bowl, combine the ingredients and whisk well to blend.
19
(Will keep in an airtight container, refrigerated, for up to 5 days.)

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 wonton skins, cut into 1/8-inch strips, separated, 1/2 pound snow peas, ends trimmed and strings removed, 1 pound chicken cutlets, Togarashi or Asian seasoning, and more.

Yes, Chicken Salad with Hoisin Sauce 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 Salad with Hoisin Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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