Chinese Chicken Salad (Aussie Style) Recipe

Name: Chinese Chicken Salad (Aussie Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces; 2 navel oranges; 1 ½ cups vegetable oil (approximately); 4 fresh wonton wrappers, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips; 6 cups Chinese cabbage or 6 cups napa cabbage, finely shredded; 2 cups cubed cooked chicken; 1 large avocado, cubed; 4 green onions, sliced diagonally (including green tops); 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon red chili sauce (I use hot chili sauce not sweet); 1 ½ teaspoons grated fresh ginger; ¼ cup vegetable oil or ¼ cup grapeseed oil

Servings: persons

250 g asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
2 navel oranges
1 ½ cups vegetable oil (approximately)
4 fresh wonton wrappers, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips
6 cups Chinese cabbage or 6 cups napa cabbage, finely shredded
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 large avocado, cubed
4 green onions, sliced diagonally (including green tops)
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon red chili sauce (I use hot chili sauce not sweet)
1 ½ teaspoons grated fresh ginger
¼ cup vegetable oil or ¼ cup grapeseed oil

1
In a medium pan over high heat, bring about 1 litre water to a boil.
2
Add asparagus and cook until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Drain, then plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking.
4
Drain and set aside.
5
Cut off and discard ends from oranges.
6
Following the curve of the fruit, cut off peel and outer membrane.
7
Slice oranges crosswise into 1/4inch thick rounds, then cut these rounds into quarters.
8
Set aside.
9
Pour the vegetable oil into a pan (the oil should be about 1/2 inch deep) and set over medium-high heat.
10
When oil reaches 180C/350F, add wonton strips and fry, stirring, until golden brown on both sides, about 30 seconds total.
11
Lift out with a slotted spoon and transfer to paper towels to drain.
12
In a large serving bowl, toss the cabbage, chicken, and asparagus with the dressing.
13
Top with avocado, orange slices, and wonton strips, then garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
14
For Spicy soy-ginger dressing:.
15
In a medium bowl, whisk together rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, red chili sauce and grated fresh ginger.
16
Slowly drizzle in vegetable oil or grapeseed oil, whisking constantly.
17
Season with salt to taste.

1280

kcal

Calories

114

Fat

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: 250 g asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces, 2 navel oranges, 1 ½ cups vegetable oil (approximately), 4 fresh wonton wrappers, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips, and more.

Yes, Chinese Chicken Salad (Aussie Style) 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 (Aussie Style)

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