Marinated Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Marinated Chinese Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: marinade; 3 -5 minced garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated; 2 teaspoons dried red pepper flakes; 4 tablespoons honey; 6 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; Dressing; 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated; 2 tablespoons honey (or more to taste); Salad; 1 large head iceberg lettuce, shredded; 2 carrots, julienned; 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped; 3 ounces maifun, fried in hot oil as directed on package. (Just takes a few seconds)

Servings: persons

marinade
3 -5 minced garlic cloves
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
2 teaspoons dried red pepper flakes
4 tablespoons honey
6 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
Dressing
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons honey (or more to taste)
Salad
1 large head iceberg lettuce, shredded
2 carrots, julienned
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
3 ounces maifun, fried in hot oil as directed on package. (Just takes a few seconds)

1
Mix marinade ingredients in a small bowl.
2
Place chicken in slow cooker and pour marinade over chicken, coating each piece well.
3
Cover and cook on low 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. (Depending on how large your chicken breast are. Mine were small and were done in 5 1/2 hours on low).
4
Remove chicken from slow cooker and cool.
5
Reserve juices and place in a small sauce pan and simmer for 5 minutes then strain if desired. (I didn't strain it but you might want to if you have excess residual.).
6
Shred chicken into bite-sized pieces.
7
In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients with 1/2 cup of the juice from the slow cooker.
8
In a large serving bowl toss together the shredded chicken, lettuce, carrots, peanuts, cilantro, and noodles.
9
Just before serving, drizzle with the salad dressing.
10
Toss well and serve.

800

kcal

Calories

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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: marinade, 3 -5 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated, 2 teaspoons dried red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Marinated 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!

Marinated Chinese Chicken Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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