Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Rest Time 5 mins
Total Time 35 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 175  C
Servings: 4
Best Season: All Seasons
Description

This Chinese Chicken Salad is a refreshing and crunchy dish packed with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tangy sesame-ginger dressing. It's a healthy, flavorful, and easy-to-make meal perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. With fresh cabbage, carrots, and toasted almonds, this salad delivers the perfect balance of textures and tastes in every bite!

Ingredients
    For the Salad Base:
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 cup julienned carrots
  • 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie or poached)
    • For the Crunchy Toppings:
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds (toasted)
  • 1/2 cup crispy chow mein noodles
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds (toasted)
    • For the Sesame-Ginger Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil or avocado oil
Instructions
    Prepare the Ingredients
  1. 1
    Finely shred both green and purple cabbage. Julienne the carrots and thinly slice the green onions. Shred the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Cook and shred the chicken if not using rotisserie chicken.
    2. Make the Dressing
  2. 2
    In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and vegetable oil until well combined. Set aside for the flavors to meld.
    3. Toast the Almonds & Sesame Seeds
  3. 3
    Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Spread sliced almonds on a baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes, stirring once. Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
    4. Assemble the Salad
  4. 4
    In a large salad bowl, combine shredded cabbages, carrots, romaine lettuce, green onions, and shredded chicken. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss well to coat evenly.
    5. Add the Crunchy Toppings & Serve
  5. 5
    Sprinkle toasted almonds, crispy chow mein noodles, and sesame seeds on top. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Note

Make it vegetarian: Swap chicken for grilled tofu or edamame.

Make it gluten-free: Use tamari instead of soy sauce and swap crispy chow mein noodles for toasted sunflower seeds.

Storage: Keep the salad and dressing separate if storing for meal prep. It stays fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Add more protein: Try adding sesame-crusted salmon or shrimp.

Keywords: healthy, easy, Asian-inspired, meal prep, high-protein
Read it online: https://petitepanini.com/recipe/chinese-chicken-salad/