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chinese chicken salad dressing recipe

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Crunchy shredded lettuce and cabbage meet tender grilled chicken, crispy wontons, and toasted almonds, all tossed in a homemade sesame ginger dressing for a full, satisfying meal in a bowl.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine Chinese-American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 390 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill or skillet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small whisking bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

For the Salad:

  • 6 cups romaine lettuce shredded
  • 4 cups Napa cabbage shredded
  • 2 cups red cabbage shredded
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast sliced or shredded
  • 1 cup carrots julienned
  • 1 cup edamame shelled
  • 1 cup crispy wonton strips
  • ½ cup sliced almonds toasted
  • ⅓ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • ¼ cup green onions sliced
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds toasted

For the Dressing:

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 garlic cloves minced

Instructions
 

  • Cook the Chicken and Prep the Vegetables
    Season the chicken breasts and grill or pan sear them over medium high heat for five to six minutes per side, until fully cooked and lightly charred. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
    While the chicken cooks or rests, shred the romaine lettuce, napa cabbage, and red cabbage, then julienne the carrots and set everything aside.
    chinese chicken salad stage 1
  • Whisk the Dressing and Toss the Salad
    In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic until smooth and glossy.
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded lettuce, cabbage, carrots, and edamame, then pour the dressing over the top and toss well with tongs until everything is evenly coated.
    chinese chicken salad stage 2
  • Top and Garnish the Salad
    Transfer the dressed salad to a large serving bowl and arrange the sliced chicken over the center.
    Finish with the crispy wonton strips, toasted almonds, sesame seeds, chopped cilantro, and sliced green onions scattered generously over the top, then serve immediately.
    chinese chicken salad stage 3

Notes

  • Toast the almonds and sesame seeds in a dry skillet for a minute or two to deepen their flavor before adding them to the salad.
  • Slice the chicken against the grain for the most tender bite.
  • Add the wonton strips right before serving so they stay crisp instead of softening in the dressing.
  • Taste the dressing before tossing and adjust the honey or vinegar to your preference.
  • If you like a spicier dressing, whisk in a small spoonful of chili garlic sauce or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  • For the best texture, shred the cabbage and lettuce as thinly as you can so the dressing coats evenly.
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