Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Chinese Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 lbs. total); 3 tablespoons soy sauce; DRESSING; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon sugar; 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 inch piece fresh ginger, about 1 inch long, peeled and minced; 1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, leaves only (about 1 cup); Caramelized Almonds; 2 teaspoons butter; 1/3 cup slivered almonds; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; SALAD; 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped; 3 medium carrots, peeled and grated; 1 1/2 cups crisp chow mein noodles; 1/3 cup toasted slivered almonds (or use 1/3 cup carmelized almonds from recipe above); 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 lbs. total)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
DRESSING
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 pinch cayenne pepper
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 inch piece fresh ginger, about 1 inch long, peeled and minced
1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, leaves only (about 1 cup)
Caramelized Almonds
2 teaspoons butter
1/3 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons brown sugar
SALAD
1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
3 medium carrots, peeled and grated
1 1/2 cups crisp chow mein noodles
1/3 cup toasted slivered almonds (or use 1/3 cup carmelized almonds from recipe above)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

1
To Poach the Chicken: Put the breasts in a medium saucepan with the soy sauce and just enough water to cover chicken. Bring to a boil, cover, and remove from the heat. Let stand, covered, for 30 minutes. Remove the chicken breasts from the poaching liquid and reserve the liquid for another use. Let the chicken cool, then tear the meat into bite-sized pieces.
2
To Make the Dressing: Combine the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, cayenne, garlic, ginger, and cilantro in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
3
Caramelized Almonds: Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the almonds and saute until golden, about 2 minutes. Add the brown sugar and stir to combine. Spread the almonds on a baking sheet, separating them. Set aside to cool. When completely cooled, the almonds will have a hard, candied coating.
4
To assemble the salad: In a large salad bowl, toss the chicken with the lettuce, carrots, noodles, and dressing. Top each serving with some of the caramelized almonds and sesame seeds.

1405

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 lbs. total), 3 tablespoons soy sauce, DRESSING, 1 cup mayonnaise, 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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