Best Shredded Chicken Salad Recipes

SHREDDED TERIYAKI CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the teriyaki sauce: In a liquid measuring cup or medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, sesame seeds, ginger, and garlic. Whisk to combine and dissolve the sugar.
• Butterfly the chicken breasts, then place in a high-walled baking dish. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken, reserving ½ cup (120 ml) of the sauce. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Make the dressing: While whisking, slowly drizzle the olive oil into the reserved teriyaki sauce.
• Transfer the marinated chicken breasts to the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160˚F (70˚C). Let cool for 10 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, use 2 forks to shred the chicken. Pour ¼ cup (60 ml) dressing over the chicken and toss to coat.
• Prepare the salad: Add the lettuce to a large bowl. Top with the mango, bell peppers, green beans, avocado, and shredded chicken. Add the remaining dressing and toss well.
• Divide between serving bowls and top with the scallions.
• Enjoy!

CHICKEN AND SHREDDED-CABBAGE SALAD WITH NOODLES AND PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the water with celery, ginger, garlic, chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and a pinch of salt; bring to a boil over high heat. Add the chicken breasts, and reduce heat to medium. Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat, and let stand until chicken is cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board, and cut into 1/4-inch strips, or shred as finely as possible with your fingers. Place in a medium bowl, and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt. Cook noodles until they are al dente according to package instructions, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a colander, let drain, and rinse under cold water until they are cool. Place in a medium bowl, and toss with remaining tablespoon sesame oil; set aside.
• Cut cabbage in half, and remove core. Slice cabbage and carrots as thinly as possible with a mandoline or sharp knife. Place in a large bowl. Cut serrano chiles into very thin strips, and add to bowl along with shredded chicken and mint. Just before serving, pour peanut sauce over mixture, and toss to coat. Place noodles on a large serving platter, and pile chicken mixture on top. Sprinkle with peanuts and cilantro leaves.

SHREDDED CHICKEN SALAD WITH CABBAGE, BELL PEPPER AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• For the salad: In a large bowl, combine the green and red cabbage, chicken, the 4 scallions, bell pepper, the 1/2 cup cilantro and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds. Toss.
• For the dressing: In a blender, combine the almond butter, tamari, vinegar, honey, Sriracha, lime zest and lime juice and blend until smooth.
• Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to combine. Let sit for a few minutes and toss again; the longer it sits the more the flavors absorb.
• Scoop into a bowl and garnish with more cilantro, scallions and sesame seeds. Serve right away or refrigerate for up to 4 days.

ORZO SALAD WITH SHREDDED CHICKEN, ROASTED TOMATOES AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet and liberally drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper then toss. Roast until softened and bubbly, rotating the sheet and gently shaking the tomatoes around halfway through, about 20 minutes total.
• While the tomatoes roast, bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil and season with salt. Add the orzo and cook according to the package directions until al dente, stirring occasionally. A minute before the pasta is done, add the broccoli and cook for 1 minute. Drain.
• Pour the roasted tomatoes along with any juices into a large bowl. Add the vinegar and toss together. Add the pasta and broccoli along with the chicken, scallions and parsley. Toss and season with salt and pepper. Taste for seasoning and drizzle with olive oil if desired.
• Serve warm or at room temperature. Or refrigerate for up to 5 days and serve cold.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SHREDDED MESCLUN SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare chicken and salad:
• Whisk together lime juice, honey, red pepper flakes, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl and add oil in a slow stream, whisking.
• Transfer chicken to a 1-gallon sealable plastic bag and add 1/3 cup lime vinaigrette, then seal bag. Marinate chicken at room temperature 15 minutes.
• Transfer another 1/3 cup lime vinaigrette to a bowl, stir in tomatoes and shallots, and marinate until chicken is finished cooking. Transfer another 1/3 cup lime vinaigrette to a large bowl and set aside for cooked chicken. Put remaining lime vinaigrette in a small airtight container and reserve for lettuce wraps (recipe follows).
• Remove chicken from bag, discarding marinade, and sprinkle all over with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
• To cook chicken using a charcoal grill:
• Open vents on bottom of grill and on lid. Light a large chimney starter of charcoal briquettes (80 to 100) and pour them evenly over 1 side of bottom rack (you will have a double or triple layer of briquettes).
• When charcoal turns grayish white (after 15 to 20 minutes) and you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 3 to 4 seconds, sear chicken breasts, starting with skin sides down, on a lightly oiled rack over coals, uncovered, turning once, until well browned, 5 to 6 minutes total.
• Move browned chicken breasts to side of grill with no coals and cook, covered with lid, turning over occasionally, until just cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes more.
• To cook chicken using a gas grill:
• Preheat all burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then adjust heat to moderately high.
• Sear chicken on lightly oiled grill rack, covered with lid, turning frequently, until well browned, about 6 minutes total.
• Turn off 1 burner (middle burner if there are 3) and arrange all seared chicken on rack above shut-off burner. Cook seared chicken, covered with lid, turning over once, until just cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Toss grilled chicken with lime vinaigrette:
• Transfer hot grilled chicken to large bowl with lime vinaigrette and turn to coat. Leave in bowl 5 minutes, then transfer to a platter and loosely cover with foil.
• Assemble salad:
• Toss together mesclun, basil, tomato mixture, and salt to taste. Drizzle some lime vinaigrette from bowl over chicken and serve with mesclun salad.

SHREDDED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix chicken, celery, carrots, mayonnaise, relish, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined. Place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

CITRUSY ROMAINE SALAD WITH SHREDDED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine lettuce, chicken, sprouts, cilantro, avocado, and cucumber in a bowl.
• Add ranch dressing, olive oil, and lime juice; toss lightly. Season with salt and pepper.

SOUTHWESTERN SHREDDED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine lettuce, chicken, corn, beans, bell pepper, avocados, tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro for salad in a large bowl.
• Stir yogurt, mayonnaise, taco seasoning, and ranch dressing mix for dressing together in a small bowl.
• Pour 1/2 of the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Gradually add more dressing until it is dressed to your liking. Top with tortilla chips before serving.

SHREDDED CHICKEN SALAD WITH CREAMY MISO DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a dry medium skillet over medium heat, turning slices occasionally, until brown and crisp, 5-8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels; let cool.
• Cook ginger in a small saucepan of boiling water 1 minute. Drain ginger and rinse under cold water; set aside.
• Whisk soy sauce, tahini, miso, fish sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and 2 Tbsp. lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.
• Whisk egg yolk and remaining 2 Tbsp. lemon juice in a medium bowl to combine. Very gradually stream in 1/2 cup vegetable oil (almost drop by drop), whisking constantly until mayonnaise is emulsified and thick. Still whisking constantly, gradually add soy sauce mixture, then remaining 1/4 cup oil. Thin dressing with a tablespoon or two of water if needed; you want it to be the consistency of heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper.
• Toss chicken and 1/2 cup dressing in a large bowl to coat. Add lettuce and another 1/2 cup dressing and toss again; season with salt and pepper. Crumble bacon over.
• Transfer salad to a serving bowl or platter and drizzle another tablespoon or so of dressing over salad (you may have some left over). Top with scallions, sesame seeds, and reserved ginger.
• Do Ahead
• Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

SHREDDED THAI CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl, toss salad ingredients.
• In small bowl, beat dressing ingredients with wire whisk. Just before serving, drizzle dressing over salad; toss until evenly coated. Garnish with cilantro.

CHICKEN AND SHREDDED CABBAGE SALAD WITH NOODLES AND PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the water with the celery, ginger, garlic, chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and a pinch of salt; bring to a boil over high heat. Add the chicken breasts, and reduce heat to medium. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat, and let stand until the chicken is cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board, and cut it into 1/4-inch strips, or shred as finely as possible with your fingers. Place in a medium bowl, and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt. Cook the noodles until they are al dente, according to package instructions, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a colander, let drain, and rinse under cold water until they are cool. Place in a medium bowl, and toss with the remaining tablespoon sesame oil; set aside.
• Cut the cabbage in half, and remove the core. Slice the cabbage and carrots as thinly as possible with a mandoline or sharp knife. Place in a large bowl. Cut the serrano chiles into very thin strips, and add to the bowl along with the shredded chicken and mint. Just before serving, pour the peanut sauce over the mixture, and toss to coat. Place the noodles on a large serving platter, and pile the chicken mixture on top. Sprinkle with peanuts and cilantro leaves.
• Peanut Sauce
• In a large bowl, combine the ginger, shallots, fish sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice. Whisk in the peanut butter; whisk in the sesame oil.

WARM SHREDDED CHICKEN SALAD WITH MANGO CHILE SALSA

Steps:

• For the marinade, combine soy sauce and cornstarch in a medium-size bowl. Stir until cornstarch is dissolved, then stir in sesame oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and ginger. Toss with chicken and let marinate 20 to 30 minutes. For the salsa, combine mangoes, scallions, serrano pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Let sit 20 to 30 minutes. For the salad, whisk together remaining 1 tbsp lemon juice, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste, then toss dressing with watercress. To cook chicken, coat a large skillet with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. To assemble the plates, place 1/4 watercress salad on each plate, then mound 1/4 salsa in the center and arrange chicken strips on top.

SHREDDED THAI CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on box. Meanwhile in large bowl, stir together seasoning mix (from salad box), peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, oil, honey and Sriracha sauce with whisk or fork until blended.
• Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
• Add drained pasta, chicken, broccoli and carrots to peanut butter mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with peanuts. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

SHREDDED CABBAGE AND CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the chili peppers, garlic, sugar, vinegar, lime juice, fish sauce, oil, onion and black pepper in a bowl. Let the dressing stand for 30 minutes.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cabbage, carrot and mint. Sprinkle with the dressing and toss well.
• Transfer the salad to a serving platter and top with coriander sprigs. Sprinkle with additional black pepper and serve.

SESAME BROWN RICE SALAD WITH SHREDDED CHICKEN AND PEANUTS

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Transfer rice to a large bowl; fluff with a fork. Cool. Add chicken, carrot, onions, 2 tablespoons peanuts, 2 teaspoons cilantro, and salt to rice; toss to combine. Combine juice and remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Drizzle oil mixture over rice mixture; toss to combine. Place 1 1/2 cups salad on each of 4 plates. Sprinkle each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons remaining peanuts and 1/4 teaspoon remaining cilantro. Nutritional Information Calories:393 (30% from fat) Fat:13.3g (sat 2g,mono 6.3g,poly 4g) Protein:27.8g Carbohydrate:40.2g Fiber:4g Cholesterol:60mg Iron:1.7mg Sodium:424mg Calcium:44mg

SESAME BROWN RICE SALAD W/ SHREDDED CHICKEN AND PEANUTS

Steps:

• 1. Cook rice according to package directions. Transfer rice to large bowl;fluff with a fork.Cool. Add chicken, carrot, onions, peanuts, cilantro and salt to rice. toss to combine. 2. Combine juice and oil and remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Drizzle over rice mixture. Sprinkle each serving with peanuts and cilantro for garnish.

CREAMY SHREDDED CHICKEN & POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Mix mayo, vinegar and garlic powder until blended.
• Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add mayo mixture; mix lightly.
• Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

MUSHROOM AND SHREDDED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Heat one tablespoon of oil in a pan, add the mushrooms and cook over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or until the mushrooms have softened; toss the mushrooms in a large bowl with the shredded chicken.
• Combine all the lime and soy dressing ingredients in a small jug or bowl, mix well and pour two-thirds of the dressing over the warm mushrooms.
• Arrange the salad leaves in a serving dish and toss through the remaining dressing; top with the chicken and mushrooms and serve warm.

SHREDDED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, toss the chicken, lettuce, carrots, cucumber, green onion and bean sprouts. Refrigerate. In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients. Refrigerate. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss gently.

CHINESE SHREDDED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place chicken in a sauté pan and add water to cover.
• Place over med-high heat and bring to a simmer.
• Decrease heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until chicken is no longer pink in the center when cut into with a knife, 10-12 minutes.
• Remove from heat and set aside to cool in the liquid.
• In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, peanut butter, sugar, and mustard.
• Whisk to mix well.
• Slowly whisk in the oils until incorporated.
• Taste and adjust seasonings.
• Place the sesame seeds in a frying pan over high heat; toast, shaking the pan, until light brown, about 2 minutes.
• Immediately remove the pan.
• Drain the chicken; shred by tearing the meat into long, thin pieces.
• In a transportable bowl, combine the chicken, cucumber, carrots, green onions, and 1 T of the cilantro.
• Pour over the dressing and mix well.
• Taste and adjust the seasonings.
• Garnish with the sesame seeds and the remaining 1 T cilantro.
• Cover and keep chilled until ready to serve.