Chinese Shredded Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Chinese Shredded 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 5 oz. each; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup unseasoned rice wine vinegar; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon peanut butter; sugar, a pinch; Chinese hot mustard, a pinch; 1/4 cup sesame oil; 1 tablespoon chili oil; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 1 English cucumber, julienned; 2 carrots, peeled and julienned; 2 green onions, including tender green tops, thinly sliced on the diagonal; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, about 5 oz. each
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup unseasoned rice wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon peanut butter
sugar, a pinch
Chinese hot mustard, a pinch
1/4 cup sesame oil
1 tablespoon chili oil
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 English cucumber, julienned
2 carrots, peeled and julienned
2 green onions, including tender green tops, thinly sliced on the diagonal
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

1
Place chicken in a saute pan and add water to cover.
2
Place over med-high heat and bring to a simmer.
3
Decrease heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until chicken is no longer pink in the center when cut into with a knife, 10-12 minutes.
4
Remove from heat and set aside to cool in the liquid.
5
In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, peanut butter, sugar, and mustard.
6
Whisk to mix well.
7
Slowly whisk in the oils until incorporated.
8
Taste and adjust seasonings.
9
Place the sesame seeds in a frying pan over high heat; toast, shaking the pan, until light brown, about 2 minutes.
10
Immediately remove the pan.
11
Drain the chicken; shred by tearing the meat into long, thin pieces.
12
In a transportable bowl, combine the chicken, cucumber, carrots, green onions, and 1 T of the cilantro.
13
Pour over the dressing and mix well.
14
Taste and adjust the seasonings.
15
Garnish with the sesame seeds and the remaining 1 T cilantro.
16
Cover and keep chilled until ready to serve.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, about 5 oz. each, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup unseasoned rice wine vinegar, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Chinese Shredded 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 Shredded Chicken Salad

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