Classic Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Classic Chinese Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breasts boneless skinless cut in half through the thickest part; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or as needed; salt; pepper; 4 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon orange juice; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 head iceberg lettuce finely chopped; 3 green onions green and white parts, sliced at an angle; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped, optional; 10 ounces mandarin oranges drained; 3/4 cup chow mein or Top Ramen, crushed noodles; toasted slivered almonds for garnish

Servings: persons

1 pound chicken breasts boneless skinless cut in half through the thickest part
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or as needed
salt
pepper
4 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 head iceberg lettuce finely chopped
3 green onions green and white parts, sliced at an angle
1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped, optional
10 ounces mandarin oranges drained
3/4 cup chow mein or Top Ramen, crushed noodles
toasted slivered almonds for garnish

1
Heat oil in a large skillet and add chicken. Season with salt and pepper and saute until done. Remove the chicken and cool.
2
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the dressing and vegetables. In a small bowl, combine the rice vinegar, orange juice, light soy sauce, sugar and sesame oil. Refrigerate until needed.
3
Cut lettuce into thin shreds.
4
Shred the cooled chicken meat with your hands.
5
Pour the dressing into the bottom of a large salad bowl.
6
Add the lettuce, green onions, cilantro and chicken; toss with the dressing.
7
Next, toss in the Mandarin oranges.
8
Just before serving, toss in the chow mein or Top Ramen noodles so they stay crisp.
9
Garnish with sliced almonds.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 pound chicken breasts boneless skinless cut in half through the thickest part, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or as needed, salt, pepper, and more.

Yes, Classic Chinese Chicken Salad falls under the Drinks & Smoothies 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!

Classic Chinese Chicken Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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