Best Crispy Chinese Chicken Salad Recipes

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD

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Recipe video above. This one is all about the fabulous Asian Dressing and the slaw-type shape of the ingredients. Don't skip the crunchy noodles, they totally make this! Alternative Dressing: standby Asian Sesame Dressing (keeps for weeks).

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 tbsp light soy sauce ((Note 1))
3 tbsp rice vinegar ((aka rice wine vinegar, or use cider vinegar))
1 tbsp sesame oil (toasted)
2 tbsp grapeseed oil ((or canola or any other neutral flavored oil))
1 tsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp fresh ginger (, grated or very finely chopped)
1 garlic clove (, minced)
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 cups Chinese cabbage ((Nappa Cabbage), finely shredded (Note 2))
1 1/2 cups red cabbage (, finely shredded)
1 cup carrot (, finely julienned (see video))
2 cups chicken (, shredded)
1/2 cup shallots / scallions (, finely sliced on the diagonal)
1/2 to 1 cup crunchy noodles ((I use Chang's) (Note 3))
1 - 2 tsp sesame seeds

Steps:

Combine the Dressing ingredients in a jar and shake. Set aside for 10 minutes or so for the flavours to meld.
Place the Salad ingredients together in a large bowl along with half the crunchy noodles. Drizzle over dressing then toss. (Note 4)
Divide between serving bowls. Top with more crunchy noodles and a good sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 320 g, Calories 412 kcal, Carbohydrate 17.3 g

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD

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Change up your usual boring salad with this crispy and flavorful Chinese Chicken Salad recipe! Made with crunchy napa cabbage, crispy ramen noodles and a delicious asian dressing this salad will become a weeknight staple and family favorite.

Provided by Davida Lederle

Categories Salad

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp pepper
6 cups shredded napa cabbage (roughly 1 medium head of napa cabbage)
1/2 cup grated carrots (roughly 1 large carrot)
1/2 cup shelled edamame
3 green onion (whites and light green), thinly sliced
4 oz ramen noodles, broken into pieces
1/4 cup chopped almonds
2 tbsp sesame seeds
optional: handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 1/2 tsp freshly grated ginger
1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
pinch of salt and pepper

Steps:

Marinate chicken in combination of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil and pepper in a large bowl for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Bake chicken (with any remaining marinade juices) in a shallow dish for 15-20 minutes or until chicken runs clear
Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before cutting into strips.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add almonds. Cook for about 2 minutes and then add ramen noodles to toast for another 2 minutes or starting to brown. Add sesame seeds and cook for 1 more minute or until everything is lightly browned.
Combine cabbage, carrot, edamame and green onions in a large salad bowl.
Add almonds, noodles and sesame seeds to salad.
Combine all dressing ingredients.
Top salad with chicken, cilantro (if using) and desired amount of dressing. Mix well.
Salad keeps in the fridge for 2-3 days. Will keep longer if you reserve dressing for before serving.
Enjoy room temperature or cold.

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD

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Here's a cool, easy entree perfect for steamy summer days! You can do most of the preparation for this dish ahead of time and just mix it together before serving. The crispy lettuce and wonton skins keep this dish light, while the chicken and dressing give it wonderful flavor. -Shirley Smith, Yorba Linda, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

6 ounces wonton wrappers, cut into 1/4-inch strips
Oil for deep-fat frying
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 head lettuce, shredded
4 green onions with tops, sliced
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
DRESSING:
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate, optional
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Deep-fry wonton strips in oil until brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels; set aside. , In a large salad bowl, gently combine the chicken, lettuce, green onions and sesame seeds. In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients. Just before serving, add fried wonton skins to salad; pour dressing over and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

CRUNCHY ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD

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I love their crunchy, citrusy salad so much that once I made my husband drive an hour to the nearest Applebee's restaurant just so I could eat it! It was time to come up with my own version. I'm completely happy with the results-and my husband is, too! Find more of my recipes at my blog, mandysrecipeboxblog.com. -Mandy Bird, Holbrook, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 frozen breaded chicken tenders (about 8 ounces)
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1 package (10 ounces) hearts of romaine salad mix
1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix
1/4 cup crispy chow mein noodles
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

Cook chicken tenders according to package directions. Meanwhile, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, vinegar, mustard and sesame oil., To serve, place romaine and coleslaw mixes in a large bowl; toss with dressing. Divide among four plates. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces; place over salads. Sprinkle with noodles and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 25g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 602mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD

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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

4 split chicken breasts (bone-in, skin-on)
Good olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound asparagus, ends removed, and cut in thirds diagonally
1 red bell pepper, cored and seeded
2 scallions (white and green parts), sliced diagonally
1 tablespoon white sesame seeds, toasted
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup good apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1/2 tablespoon honey
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon peeled, grated fresh ginger
1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan and rub with the skin with olive oil. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is just cooked. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the meat from the bones, discard the skin, and shred the chicken in large bite-sized pieces.
Blanch the asparagus in a pot of boiling salted water for 3 to 5 minutes until crisp-tender. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking. Drain. Cut the peppers in strips about the size of the asparagus pieces. Combine the cut chicken, asparagus, and peppers in a large bowl.
Whisk together all of the ingredients for the dressing and pour over the chicken and vegetables. Add the scallions and sesame seeds and season to taste. Serve cold or at room temperature.

CRISPY CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD

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A light and delicious salad for hot summer days or nights. If desired, substitute a 1/4 cup of lightly toasted almond slivers for the fried rice sticks.

Provided by DaleInCO

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/3 cup light soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons coarse ground garlic powder
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 ounces dry rice sticks (available in the Asian section at most grocery stores or Asian markets)
oil (for deep frying)
1 1/2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 1/2 cups napa cabbage, shredded
1/4 cup carrot, shredded
1/2 cup celery, sliced thick
6 scallions, sliced, white and light green parts only
6 ounces sesame ginger salad dressing, store bought
1/4 teaspoon sriracha sauce (to taste)

Steps:

Prepare the marinade in a bowl. Rinse the chicken breast halves, pat dry with paper towels and pierce them with a needle type tenderizing tool such as the Deni tenderizing tool. Add the chicken breast halves to the bowl of marinade, toss to coat, cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator till the grill is ready.
Heat the oil in a deep fryer or a deep cast iron skillet to 400 degrees F. If using a skillet, add enough oil to at least 1 inch deep with oil. Gently separate the rice sticks as much as you can and drop into the hot oil. It should only take a second or two for the rice sticks to completely puff up. Remove from oil and immediately drain on paper towels and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the sesame-ginger salad dressing and desired amount of Sriracha sauce, cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator till needed.
Prepare an outdoor grill for grilling. Grill the chicken till the juices run clear and the meat is no longer pink (internal temperature of 165 degrees F). Remove the cooked meat from the grill and allow the meat to rest for 5 minutes. Shred the meat with a couple of forks, cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator till the rest of the salad is prepared.
Rinse and shred the lettuce and cabbage then divide it between two serving bowls. Top each salad serving with equal amounts of shredded carrots, sliced celery, sliced scallions and shredded cooked chicken. Pour the salad dressing over each serving and top each serving with and equal amount of fried rice sticks.