Sarasota's Chinese Chicken Salad

Elevate your salad game with Sarasota’s Chinese Chicken Salad, a refreshing and vibrant dish bursting with texture and flavor. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, this quick recipe pairs tender, pan-seared chicken breasts with a crisp base of romaine lettuce, shredded red cabbage, and julienned carrots, topped with juicy mandarin oranges, slivered almonds, and crunchy wonton strips. The zesty homemade dressing, featuring soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a hint of honey, ties it all together with savory-sweet harmony. Ready in just 35 minutes, this colorful salad is not only easy to make but also packed with nutritious ingredients, making it a go-to for healthy meals. For an extra flavor boost, let it chill for a few minutes before serving!

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
• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Red cabbage, shredded
• 1 cup Carrots, julienned
• 3 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup Mandarin orange segments, drained
• 0.5 cup Slivered almonds
• 1 cup Wonton strips or crispy rice noodles
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Honey
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil.

Step 2

Season the chicken breasts with a pinch of salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 3

Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Set aside to rest and cool.

Step 4

While the chicken cools, wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 5

Add the shredded red cabbage, julienned carrots, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro to the salad bowl.

Step 6

Slice the cooled chicken into thin strips and add it to the salad bowl.

Step 7

Top the salad with mandarin orange segments, slivered almonds, and wonton strips or crispy rice noodles.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 9

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients evenly.

Step 10

Serve immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2126.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2570.1

Total Fat 135.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 20.6g
Cholesterol 295.8mg	0%
Sodium 3366.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 205.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.1g	0%
Total Sugars 73.7g
Protein 153.5g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 734.1mg	0%
Iron 20.0mg	0%
Potassium 4529.5mg	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: 45.9%

Protein: 23.2%

Carbs: 31.0%