This Chinese chicken salad is healthy, savory, refreshing and delicious! This recipe is better than takeout! It’s ideal for weekly meal plan rotations. Make a DIY salad kit that’s ready to go when you need it: just add lettuce, previously-prepped ingredients and toss. Make this easy salad recipe in only 15 minutes!
CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD INGREDIENTS
These are the ingredients for this yummy Chinese chicken salad recipe.
- Rotisserie chicken breast
- Romaine lettuce
- Iceburg lettuce
- Red cabbage
- Julienned carrots
- Green onions
- Cilantro leaves
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced or slivered almonds
- Cashews
- Crispy wonton strips
- Homemade Asian salad dressing
EXPERT TIPS FOR CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD
With these helpful expert tips you’ll create a fresh crunchy salad that’s so much better than takeout from your favorite Chinese restaurant!
- MORE IDEAS FOR FLAVORFUL CHICKEN SALAD ADD-INS: Mandarin orange slices, water chestnuts, baby corn, julienned orange or red bell pepper, snow peas, and sunflower seeds.
- HOW TO MAKE MEAL PREP EASY: Buy prepared items at the market to include a store-bought rotisserie chicken, ready-to-serve Romaine lettuce, and packets of pre-shredded carrots and pre-shredded red cabbage.
- ABOUT HOMEMADE ASIAN SALAD DRESSING: The dressing can be prepared in advance, with the exception of including garlic and ginger which should always be added fresh! When refrigerating dressing with ginger and garlic, it will only stay fresh about 2-3 days. Without these 2 ingredients it will last much longer!
- DIY SALAD KIT: This is the perfect make-ahead salad kit for parties, potlucks, and family gatherings. Simply prep the items individually in zip-top bags, and then toss everything together just before serving.
FAQ FOR CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD
- WHERE TO FIND CRUNCHY TOPPINGS AT THE MARKET? Look for Zip-top packets of crunchy wontons in the produce section of your grocery store next to other “salad toppings” like tortilla strips, croutons, crispy onions, etc. If there’s an Asian grocery aisle, look for crunchy noodles – thin or thick!
- HOW LONG CAN YOU STORE CHOPPED LETTUCE? When meal prepping for the week, remember that chopped lettuce will stay good for up to 5 days if refrigerated in an air-tight container.
- HOW TO KEEP CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD CRISP? To keep the lettuce nice and crisp, don’t add the remaining half of the dressing to the salad until serving time. Place the container of dressing right next to the salad bowl. Family and friends can drizzle it on, as desired.
- HOW TO KEEP THE NOODLES CRISP? To keep the noodles crisp, sprinkle them on as a garnish after the salad has been tossed with dressing, just before serving.
HOW TO MAKE CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD
Here’s how to make this scrumptious salad recipe:
- STEP 1: Begin by preparing the Chinese chicken salad dressing.
- STEP 2: Transfer the Asian salad dressing to a carafe. Allow it sit for at least 10 minutes so the flavors can meld together.
- STEP 3: Shred the rotisserie chicken breast.
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How to make Chinese chicken salad step by step:
- STEP 4: Shred the rotisserie chicken into thin strips. Add it to a large serving bowl.
- STEP 5: Pour half the Asian dressing over the cooked shredded chicken and toss. While the salad dressing soaks into the chicken and flavors it, continue preparing the rest of this recipe.
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- STEP 6: On top of the seasoned chicken, add the two types of lettuce, shredded red cabbage, carrots, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro. With two serving utensils, toss the salad ingredients together.
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- STEP 7: Generously sprinkle the top of your salad with sesame seeds. For additional color and a little zing, add some crushed chili flakes!
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- STEP 8: Garnish Chinese chicken salad with sliced or slivered almonds, and some cashew halves. Sprinkle crispy wonton strips or chow mein noodles on top.
HOW TO SERVE CHICKEN SALAD
This Chinese chicken salad is just as delicious as it looks! Better and cheaper than takeout, it’s perfect for lunch, dinner, potlucks, family gatherings and work parties. Hearty enough to enjoy as a main course, it also makes a flavorful side dish. Serve this restaurant recipe with artisan bread and butter!
ESSENTIAL SALAD RECIPES
If you loved this Chinese chicken salad, you’ll enjoy these recipes too:
- HEALTHY BROCCOLI SALAD WITH BACON
- CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD
- TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD
- COLD SPAGHETTI SALAD
- LOADED BAKED POTATO SALAD
KITCHEN TOOLS FOR CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD
These helpful kitchen tools make food prepping quick and easy!
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