Chinese Chicken Salad

Brighten up your table with this vibrant and flavorful Chinese Chicken Salad, a perfect balance of crisp veggies and savory shredded chicken tossed in a tangy sesame-soy dressing. Packed with crunchy green and red cabbage, julienned carrots, sweet snow peas, and fresh cilantro, this salad is elevated by the nutty addition of toasted sliced almonds and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. The homemade dressing, featuring sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, and garlic, ties everything together with a burst of umami flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy and healthy salad is ideal as a light lunch, side dish, or dinner and can be served fresh or chilled for enhanced flavor. Whether you're looking for a refreshing meal or a dish that showcases Asian-inspired ingredients, this colorful salad is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 cups green cabbage
• 2 cups red cabbage
• 2 medium, julienned carrots
• 1 cup snow peas
• 4 pieces, sliced scallions (green onions)
• 0.5 cup, chopped cilantro
• 0.5 cup, toasted sliced almonds
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1.5 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon, grated ginger
• 1 clove, minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by poaching the chicken breasts. Place them in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer for 10-15 minutes until cooked through. Remove from water and let cool.

Step 2

Shred the cooked chicken breast into thin strips using two forks or your fingers.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine green cabbage, red cabbage, julienned carrots, sliced snow peas, and sliced scallions.

Step 4

To prepare the dressing, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and black pepper in a small bowl.

Step 5

Drizzle the dressing over the mixed salad and toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 6

Fold in the shredded chicken, chopped cilantro, and toasted sliced almonds into the salad.

Step 7

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.

Step 8

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1225.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1596.1

Total Fat 80.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.0g
Cholesterol 295.8mg	0%
Sodium 2182.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 92.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.8g	0%
Total Sugars 51.5g
Protein 136.8g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 552.0mg	0%
Iron 13.0mg	0%
Potassium 3179.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.2%

Protein: 33.3%

Carbs: 22.5%