Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Chinese Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dressing; 5 tablespoons soy sauce plus 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar plus 1 teaspoon rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon sesame oil plus 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil; 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger; Salad assembly; 8 cups chopped iceberg lettuce; 3 cups crispy rice noodles; 1 lb boiled chicken breast, cut into strips; 1/3 cup finely chopped peanuts, more to taste; 2 tablespoons minced preserved gingerroot, more to taste; 1 tablespoon roasted black sesame seed, more to taste; 1/4 cup chopped green onion, more to taste; 1/4 cup cilantro leaf, more to taste

Servings: persons

Dressing
5 tablespoons soy sauce plus 1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar plus 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil plus 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
Salad assembly
8 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
3 cups crispy rice noodles
1 lb boiled chicken breast, cut into strips
1/3 cup finely chopped peanuts, more to taste
2 tablespoons minced preserved gingerroot, more to taste
1 tablespoon roasted black sesame seed, more to taste
1/4 cup chopped green onion, more to taste
1/4 cup cilantro leaf, more to taste

1
To make dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil and ginger. Taste and adjust seasoning and flavoring as desired. This makes a generous one-half cup of dressing.
2
To assemble salad: In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, noodles, chicken, peanuts, ginger, sesame seeds, green onions and cilantro leaves. Add half the dressing, tossing to lightly coat. Taste, and toss in additional dressing as desired. Serve immediately.
3
Note: Adapted from Chi Dynasty in Studio City. To make crispy rice noodles, fry the noodles in oil heated to 350 degrees until they're crisp, 1 to 2 minutes; drain on paper towels.

1047

kcal

Calories

Fat

150

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dressing, 5 tablespoons soy sauce plus 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar plus 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Chinese 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.

Chinese Chicken Salad

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