Delicious Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe

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Delicious Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on May 27, 2024

This Chinese Chicken Salad is a tasty and refreshing dish that combines crisp vegetables, tender chicken, and a tangy dressing. It's a perfect meal for a light lunch or dinner, and it's easy to make at home.

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook the chicken breasts for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from water, let cool, and shred the chicken.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, almonds, and cilantro.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss to coat.
  5. Top the salad with the shredded chicken and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  6. Serve the Chinese Chicken Salad chilled and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Chinese Chicken Salad was invented in the 1960s at a restaurant in California.
  • The original Chinese Chicken Salad recipe included cooked chicken, lettuce, and fried wonton strips.
  • This salad is often served as an appetizer or main course in Chinese restaurants.