China Lily Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: China Lily Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; ¾ cup soy sauce, divided; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ cup rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons sesame paste (dissolved in 1 tablespoon water); 2 tablespoons sesame oil; ½ teaspoon minced ginger; 4 cups thinly sliced cabbage; ½ cup thinly sliced purple cabbage; ½ cup thinly julienned carrot; 1 cup bean sprouts; sliced water chestnuts (optional); chopped cilantro; sliced green onion; 3 sheets wonton skins (thinly sliced and deep fried until crispy)

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
¾ cup soy sauce, divided
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons sesame paste (dissolved in 1 tablespoon water)
2 tablespoons sesame oil
½ teaspoon minced ginger
4 cups thinly sliced cabbage
½ cup thinly sliced purple cabbage
½ cup thinly julienned carrot
1 cup bean sprouts
sliced water chestnuts (optional)
chopped cilantro
sliced green onion
3 sheets wonton skins (thinly sliced and deep fried until crispy)

1
Slice each chicken breast horizontally into two or three pieces; combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and olive oil to make a marinade; marinate the chicken for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
2
Discard marinade; grill chicken breast pieces until cooked through; cool for 15 minutes then thinly slice chicken on the diagonal.
3
Meanwhile, shake together remaining 1/2 cup soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, diluted sesame paste, sesame oil, and minced ginger to make a salad dressing; combine cabbages, carrots, bean sprouts, and water chestnuts; toss well with part of the salad dressing.
4
On each serving plate, arrange sliced chicken over a bed of the dressed salad; garnish with chopped cilantro, green onions, fried wonton strips, and another drizzling of salad dressing.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, ¾ cup soy sauce, divided, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, China Lily Chicken 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!

China Lily Chicken Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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