Quick Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Quick Chinese Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pounds chicken breasts skinless; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 each garlic clove; 1 each ginger fresh, slice; 2 each scallions, spring or green onions with green tops trimmed; 2 teaspoons chili bean sauce; 2 teaspoons soy sauce, tamari dark; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 teaspoons rice vinegar white; 2 teaspoons tahini (sesame paste) sesame paste, OR peanut butter; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar white; 1/2 pound iceberg lettuce finely shredded

Servings: persons

3/4 pounds chicken breasts skinless
2 teaspoons salt
1 each garlic clove
1 each ginger fresh, slice
2 each scallions, spring or green onions with green tops trimmed
2 teaspoons chili bean sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce, tamari dark
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons rice vinegar white
2 teaspoons tahini (sesame paste) sesame paste, OR peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar white
1/2 pound iceberg lettuce finely shredded

1
Remove the skin from the chicken breasts and place breasts in a pot.
2
Put in enough cold water to cover the chicken, add the salt.
3
Bring the mixture to a simmer, cook for 5 minutes.
4
Turn off the heat and cover tightly.
5
Let the chicken sit in the hot water for 10 minutes.
6
While the chicken is sitting, combine the sauce mixture ingredients together in a blender and set aside.
7
Toss the lettuce with the white rice vinegar and place on a platter.
8
Remove the chicken and allow to cool.
9
Pull off the meat, finely shred and toss with the sauce.
10
Place the chicken with sauce on top of the lettuce and serve at once.

271

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pounds chicken breasts skinless, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 each garlic clove, 1 each ginger fresh, slice, and more.

Yes, Quick 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!

Quick Chinese Chicken Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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