Chinese Chicken Coleslaw Salad
Crisp, refreshing, and packed with flavor, this Chinese Chicken Coleslaw Salad is the perfect fusion of texture and taste for your next meal or gathering. Featuring a colorful mix of shredded cabbage, carrots, tender chicken, and crunchy chow mein noodles, this salad is brought to life with a savory-sweet sesame dressing made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and fresh ginger. Toasted almonds and optional sesame seeds add a nutty depth, while green onions provide a touch of freshness. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing side dish. Enjoy it as a light lunch, a vibrant dinner accompaniment, or a refreshing potluck favorite everyone will love!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded coleslaw mix (with cabbage and carrots)
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or chopped)
- 2 stalks green onions (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cups sliced almonds (toasted)
- 1 cup chow mein noodles (crispy)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (toasted, optional)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ginger (freshly grated)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, shredded chicken, and sliced green onions. Toss gently to mix.
Step 2
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
Step 3
Pour the dressing over the coleslaw and chicken mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Step 4
Just before serving, fold in the toasted sliced almonds and crispy chow mein noodles for added crunch.
Step 5
Optionally, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top as a garnish.
Step 6
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing Chinese Chicken Coleslaw Salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1191.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2305.7 |
| Total Fat 105.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 19.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g | |
| Cholesterol 405.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3752.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 148.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 48.8g | |
| Protein 176.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 481.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2723.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories