Patty's 5 Star Chinese Chicken Salad

Discover the vibrant flavors of *Patty's 5 Star Chinese Chicken Salad*, a refreshing and satisfying dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. This Asian-inspired salad combines tender shredded chicken breasts with a colorful medley of Napa and red cabbage, sweet mandarin oranges, and a hint of freshness from cilantro and green onions. A tangy homemade dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a touch of honey ties it all together with a perfect balance of savory and sweet. For extra texture and crunch, toasted almonds, sesame seeds, and crispy chow mein noodles are added just before serving. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe serves as a light yet filling meal bursting with flavor and wholesome ingredients. Great for meal prep or entertaining, *Patty's 5 Star Chinese Chicken Salad* is sure to impress your taste buds and your guests!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 cups Napa cabbage
• 2 cups Red cabbage
• 1 cup Carrots
• 0.5 cup Green onions
• 0.5 cup Cilantro leaves
• 1 cup Mandarin oranges (canned, drained)
• 1 cup Crunchy chow mein noodles
• 0.5 cup Sliced almonds
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt. Place the chicken breasts in the boiling water and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove the chicken from the water and let it cool before shredding into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

While the chicken cools, finely shred the Napa cabbage and red cabbage. Peel and julienne the carrots. Slice the green onions and roughly chop the cilantro leaves. Place these ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Add the mandarin orange segments to the bowl along with the shredded chicken once it has cooled.

Step 4

In a small dry skillet, toast the sliced almonds over medium heat until they are lightly golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 5

Prepare the dressing in a small bowl by whisking together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, black pepper, and salt until well combined.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl and toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 7

Add the toasted almonds, sesame seeds, and crunchy chow mein noodles just before serving to maintain their crunch.

Step 8

Serve immediately in individual bowls or plates and enjoy this flavorful and refreshing salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1526.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2062.0

Total Fat 95.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.1g
Cholesterol 295.8mg	0%
Sodium 3269.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 165.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.9g	0%
Total Sugars 61.9g
Protein 145.5g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 665.0mg	0%
Iron 14.9mg	0%
Potassium 3927.0mg	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: 40.8%

Protein: 27.7%

Carbs: 31.5%