Chinese Spinach Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Chinese Spinach Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cups Soy Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Sesame Seed Oil; 1 Tablespoon Sesame Seeds; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Ginger; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Split; 2 cups Vegetable Oil; 1/2 packages (8 Oz. Size) Maifun Rice Noodles (found In The Asian Section Of The Store); 1/2 cups Slivered Almonds; 1 package (16 Oz. Size) Baby Spinach; 1 cup Bean Sprouts; 1 cup Snow Peas; 1 can (11 Oz. Size) Mandarin Oranges; 1 whole Green Onions, Sliced; Asian Salad Dressing, To Taste

Servings: persons

1/4 cups Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoons Sesame Seed Oil
1 Tablespoon Sesame Seeds
1/4 teaspoons Ground Ginger
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Split
2 cups Vegetable Oil
1/2 packages (8 Oz. Size) Maifun Rice Noodles (found In The Asian Section Of The Store)
1/2 cups Slivered Almonds
1 package (16 Oz. Size) Baby Spinach
1 cup Bean Sprouts
1 cup Snow Peas
1 can (11 Oz. Size) Mandarin Oranges
1 whole Green Onions, Sliced
Asian Salad Dressing, To Taste

1
Mix soy sauce, sesame oil and seeds, ground ginger, and garlic powder together. Marinate the chicken breasts in it while your get the vegetables ready. Wash all the vegetable and pat dry.
2
Heat the vegetable oil on high heat to fry the maifun rice noodles. Be very careful-they poof up fast. Fry them and drain on lots of paper towels. You can use crispy chow mein noodles in place of the maifun if you'd like.
3
Grill, bake or broil the chicken until fork tender and done, usually about 15 minutes. Toast the slivered almonds in a small frying pan on medium heat.
4
Arrange the maifun on a platter, top with the spinach, bean sprouts, snow peas, mandarin oranges, green onions, toasted almonds and the chicken on top. Add as much dressing as you like. Sooo good!
5
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1531

kcal

Calories

137

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: 1/4 cups Soy Sauce, 2 Tablespoons Sesame Seed Oil, 1 Tablespoon Sesame Seeds, 1/4 teaspoons Ground Ginger, and more.

Yes, Chinese Spinach 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!

Chinese Spinach Chicken Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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