Gar Doo Gai (Chinese Chicken Salad) Recipe

Name: Gar Doo Gai (Chinese Chicken Salad)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 12 lbs chicken tenders; ¼ teaspoon salt; water; 3 tablespoons peanut oil; ½ cup long grain rice, cooked and chilled; 2 cups lettuce, shredded; ½ cup green onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons chinese plum sauce; ¾ cup sugar; ¼ teaspoon dry mustard; ½ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce; ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; ¾ tablespoon onion, minced; 1 cup oil; ½ cup wine vinegar; ¼ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Servings: persons

2 12 lbs chicken tenders
¼ teaspoon salt
water
3 tablespoons peanut oil
½ cup long grain rice, cooked and chilled
2 cups lettuce, shredded
½ cup green onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chinese plum sauce
¾ cup sugar
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¾ tablespoon onion, minced
1 cup oil
½ cup wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

1
Create dressing first by combining all dressing ingredients in blender container and blending thoroughly.
2
Store in refrigerator, until ready to use.
3
If dressing separates, blend briefly before using.
4
Season chicken with salt, cover with water and simmer until tender, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
5
Remove chicken from broth and allow to cool.
6
When cool, cut chicken tenders into strips 1 inch long.
7
Saute chicken in 2 tbs peanut oil until crisp.
8
Remove chicken from skillet.
9
Add remaining peanut oil to the skillet and heat until very hot.
10
Add rice and fry, stirring constantly until hard and grainy, about 2 minutes.
11
If skillet is not very hot, the rice will stick.
12
Toss rice with lettuce, sauteed chicken, green onion, plum sauce and sesame seed dressing right before serving.

930

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 12 lbs chicken tenders, ¼ teaspoon salt, water, 3 tablespoons peanut oil, and more.

Yes, Gar Doo Gai (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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Gar Doo Gai (Chinese Chicken Salad)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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