Best Asian Orzo And Rotisserie Chicken Salad Recipes

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD

Asian Chicken Salad image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 28m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 large carrot, peeled
3 cups shredded napa cabbage, from 1 small cabbage
3 cups shredded romaine lettuce, from 1 small lettuce
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and deveined, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh Thai basil leaves or fresh mint leaves, chopped** see Cook's Note
2 cups thinly sliced store-bought rotisserie chicken (about 2 small chicken breasts)
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted** see Cook's Note
1 tablespoon toasted white or black sesame seeds*
1/4 cup peanut or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar*
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, optional

Steps:

1/2 cup chow mein noodles, for garnish
For the salad: Using a vegetable peeler, shave the carrot and add to a large salad bowl. Stir in the cabbage, lettuce, pepper, Thai basil, chicken, almonds, and sesame seeds.
For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, if using.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Garnish with the chow mein noodles and serve.

CHICKEN ORZO SALAD

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This chicken orzo salad comes together in under 30 minutes and is made with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, a tangy lemon vinaigrette, and more!

Provided by Averie Sunshine

Categories Sides, Salads & Vegetables

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

12 ounces orzo, cooked according to package directions
2 tablespoons olive oil
about 1.50 pounds thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
1 1/2 to 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1 1/2 to 2 cups English cucumbers, diced small
1 cup green onions, sliced into thin rounds (from about 4 to 5 green onions)
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon honey, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper, or to taste

Steps:

Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl; set aside.
To a large skillet, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, chicken, evenly season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 to 6 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and lightly golden browned. Stir and flip intermittently to ensure all sides cook evenly. I used thin-sliced chicken breasts which cook quickly. Cooking time will vary based on thickness of chicken. Transfer the chicken and cooking juices to the bowl with the orzo.
Add the tomatoes, cucumbers, green onions, parsley, basil, and stir to combine; set aside.
To a small bowl, add 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and whisk to combine. Taste vinaigrette and check for seasoning balance; add more salt, honey, lemon juice, etc. to taste.
Evenly drizzle the vinaigrette over the orzo bowl, stir to coat evenly, and either serve immediately or cover with plasticwrap and refrigerate before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Carbohydrate 42 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 96 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 16 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 41 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 621 milligrams sodium, Sugar 13 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams unsaturated fat

MEDITERRANEAN ORZO CHICKEN SALAD

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On hot days, I pull out this recipe for a cool supper. The lemon dressing is so refreshing. If you have it, used grilled chicken. -Susan Kieboam, Streetsboro, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup crumbled tomato and basil feta cheese
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water and drain well., In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, tomatoes, cheese, olives and onion. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 407mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASIAN CHICKEN & ORZO SALAD

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A nice Asian Pasta salad. It is always fun to bring a "different" kind of salad to a gathering. From Paula Deen.

Provided by lisar

Categories Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 12 side

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (9 ounce) frozen sugar snap peas
1 (16 ounce) package orzo pasta, cooked and drained
1 cup water chestnut, drained and chopped
3 cups diced cooked chicken
3 green onions, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
1 (2 ounce) package slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

Cook sugar snap peas according to package directions; drain well and let cool slightly.
In a large bowl combine orzo, water chestnuts, chicken, green onion, red bell pepper and sugar snap peas.
In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, soy sauce and hoisin sauce.
Pour over orzo mixture, tossing gently to coat.
Stir in toasted almonds.
Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.1, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 26.3, Sodium 213.9, Carbohydrate 36.4, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3.7, Protein 16.5

ASIAN ROTISSERIE CHICKEN SALAD

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For a salad with the best texture, shred the chicken instead of cubing it. The technique is simple: Holding a fork, tines down, in each hand, pull the meat into pieces along the grain.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups fresh cilantro leaves and soft stems
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 rotisserie chicken (about 2 1/2 pounds), skin and bones removed, meat shredded (about 4 cups)
1/4 medium red cabbage (8 ounces), cored and thinly sliced crosswise
1 red bell pepper (ribs and seeds removed), thinly sliced
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 large head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup cashews

Steps:

Make dressing: In a blender, combine cilantro, lime juice, and oil; season with salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
In a large bowl, combine chicken, cabbage, bell pepper, and scallions; season with salt and pepper. In another large bowl, toss lettuce with 1/2 cup dressing. Divide among four bowls, and top with chicken mixture. Drizzle all with remaining dressing, and sprinkle with cashews.