Mandarin Chicken Coleslaw
Bright, refreshing, and packed with flavor, this Mandarin Chicken Coleslaw is the perfect fusion of crunchy, creamy, and tangy. Featuring tender shredded chicken, crisp coleslaw mix, juicy mandarin orange segments, and toasted almonds, this dish delivers a delightful contrast of textures in every bite. A zesty homemade dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil ties it all together, balancing sweet and savory notes beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook coleslaw is ideal as a summer side dish or a light, satisfying main course. Serve it chilled for a burst of freshness that’s as healthy as it is delicious.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 4 cups Coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
- 1 cup Mandarin orange segments (canned or fresh)
- 2 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Sliced almonds (toasted optional)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, shredded chicken, mandarin orange segments, green onions, and sliced almonds. Toss well to distribute evenly.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Step 3
Pour the dressing over the coleslaw mixture and gently toss everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 4
Cover and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 5
Before serving, give the coleslaw a final toss and adjust seasoning if necessary with additional salt or pepper.
Step 6
Serve chilled as a side dish or light main course. Garnish with additional sliced almonds if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1659.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2186.6 |
| Total Fat 116.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 8.5g | |
| Cholesterol 405.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2841.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 117.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 32.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 69.6g | |
| Protein 185.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 5.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 706.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3612.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories