Chinese Chicken Salad is easily made with pan-seared chicken, tossed in a nutty vinaigrette, served on a fresh bed of greens and vegetables.
This Asian food-inspired chicken salad is the perfect refreshing dish to make for lunch or a light Dinner. Be sure to also try my Thai Beef Salad for another amazing recipe.
Sabrina’s Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe
If you want an easy way to get the classic flavors of Chinese cuisine in an enjoyable meal, this Chinese Chicken Salad recipe is perfect. The salad is filling enough to serve as the main course because of the chicken. And the sesame vinaigrette captures flavors beloved in Asian cooking. If you’re pressed for time, consider using leftover grilled, or rotisserie chicken. It’s the perfect way to repurpose leftovers into a new and exciting dish.
Ingredients
Sesame Vinaigrette:
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger , finely minced
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless , skinless chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
Salad:
- 8 cups romaine lettuce , chopped
- 2 carrots , julienned
- 3 scallions , white and green parts, thinly sliced on a sharp diagonal
- 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 cup crispy wontons
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds , toasted
- 2 teaspoons white sesame seeds
Instructions
Sesame Vinaigrette:
- In a food processor, add soy sauce, ginger, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, salt and vinegar.
- Puree and while it’s running add oil in a very thin stream until emulsified.
Chicken:
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Add vegetable oil and sesame oil to a large skillet.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes on each side on medium-high heat.
- Cut chicken crosswise into 1/2″ thick slices and set aside.
To Finish:
- In a large bowl toss together lettuce, carrots, scallions, cilantro, and half of the almonds.
- Top with sliced chicken and dressing.
- Sprinkle with crispy wontons and almonds.
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