Best 8 Asian Birds Nest Chicken Salad Recipes

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Asian birds nest chicken salad is a delightful dish that combines the unique flavors of Asian cuisine with the classic taste of chicken salad. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it can be easily customized to suit your own personal preferences. With a variety of ingredients and textures, Asian birds nest chicken salad is sure to be a hit with family and friends.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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

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.

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD



Asian Chicken Salad image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 28m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

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.

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD



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A perfect salad for leftover BBQ, boiled, broiled or baked chicken. A very crunchy salad with a tasty sweet Asian-style dressing. The kids love it too! The Chinese rice noodles are of the cellophane type and can be found in the Asian section of most grocery stores. They are often in rectangle form and in clear packaging.

Provided by D

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
¼ cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 (8 ounce) package dried rice noodles
1 head iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and chopped
4 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and shredded
3 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Prepare the dressing 30 minutes ahead of time by combining the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, salad oil, and rice vinegar in a salad dressing carafe.
  • To prepare the Chinese rice noodles, heat a skillet with a few tablespoons of oil and break off a little bit of the noodles and add them to the skillet and fry them. They will puff up in the skillet, so only add a few at a time. As they begin to puff up, remove and drain them on paper towels. Be sure to cook long enough as the under cooked noodles will be like eating needles. Once cooked, add them to the salad mixture.
  • In a large bowl combine the iceberg lettuce, cooked and shredded chicken, green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Let chill about 10 minutes, and just before serving add the cooked rice noodles. Serve in salad bowls and offer the dressing in a pourable container so your family can add as much dressing as they want. You can also pour the dressing over the top of the salad, toss, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 224.6 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

AMAZING ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD



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This is a little like a slaw. I came up with this really wanting Asian Chicken Salad and I got something even better. This recipe is really something. Top with crispy noodles and enjoy!

Provided by emilyk

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

¼ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup sesame oil
3 green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons ground ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ medium head shredded green cabbage
¼ medium head shredded red cabbage
2 large carrots, shredded
3 green onions, chopped
½ bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped leaves
½ cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Whisk together the rice vinegar, sesame oil, 3 green onions, garlic, sugar, ginger, soy sauce, vegetable oil, coriander, and mustard in a mixing bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Pour half of the dressing into another container, and refrigerate for later. Place the chicken breasts into the remaining dressing, and coat on all sides. Cover, and refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Place the chicken into a baking dish.
  • Bake the chicken breasts in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven, and allow to cool. Shred the chicken using 2 forks and set aside.
  • To assemble the salad, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, 3 green onions, cilantro, almonds, and cooled chicken in a large mixing bowl. Pour the reserved dressing overtop and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 45.6 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 390.9 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

BIRD'S NEST EGG SALAD



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Create these cute chow mein noodle nests with just three ingredients, then fill them with mounds of a nicely seasoned egg salad for tasty results.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 egg
3 cups chow mein noodles
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
EGG SALAD:
6 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat egg. Add chow mein noodles and garlic salt; stir to coat. Drop by 1/3 cupfuls onto a greased baking sheet. Using fingers, shape each into a nest; make an indentation in the center of each. Bake at 350° for 11-13 minutes or until set. Cool for 2 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool completely. , In a bowl, combine the first eight egg salad ingredients; mix well. Just before serving, spoon 1/4 cupful into each nest. Serve on a lettuce-lined plate if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 23g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 252mg cholesterol, Sodium 383mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

CHICKEN CHOW MEIN NESTS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: grated ginger, garlic, ketchup, soy sauce, oyster sauce, chicken breasts, red bell pepper, spring onion, bean sprout, fresh egg noodle, muffin tin

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon grated ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 chicken breasts, diced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup spring onion, chopped
2 ½ cups bean sprout
1 pack fresh egg noodle
muffin tin

Steps:

  • To make the sauce, mix the grated ginger, garlic, ketchup, soy sauce and oyster sauce in a small bowl until combined. Set aside
  • Fry the chicken until cooked through.
  • Add the red pepper and spring onion and fry for 2 minutes.
  • Add the beansprouts and fry for a further 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the sauce and fry for another minute or two.
  • Add noodles to each hole of the muffin tin and pat down to make a small indent.
  • Bake for 15 minutes at 180°C (350°F).
  • Remove nests from muffin tin.
  • Spoon the chow mien onto the baked noodles.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 2 grams

ASIAN CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Asian Chicken Chopped Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken breasts, soy sauce, sesame oil, pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic clove, ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, garlic clove, ginger, romaine lettuces, red cabbage, carrots, green onion, cilantro, almond slice, fried wonton chip

Provided by Hitomi Aihara

Categories     Lunch

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 chicken breasts
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 garlic clove, sliced
1 tablespoon ginger, chopped
¼ cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 garlic clove, grated
1 teaspoon ginger, grated
2 romaine lettuces, chopped
1 cup red cabbage
½ cup carrots, grated
¼ cup green onion, chopped
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
¼ cup almond slice
¼ cup fried wonton chip

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine marinade ingredients.
  • Add chicken into the bowl, coat the chicken, and marinate for 30 minutes in the fridge.
  • Fully cook chicken.
  • Cut into cubes.
  • In a mason jar, combine ingredients for the dressing. Shake and set aside.
  • Prep the salad. Add all of the salad ingredients into a large bowl and add the cubed chicken and dressing. Toss.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 8 grams

ASIAN BIRD'S NEST CHICKEN SALAD



Asian Bird's Nest Chicken Salad image

This ain't your grandma's chicken salad! Unless your grandma made hers with Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing and spooned it over a fettuccine nest, that is!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 fettuccine nest
3 oz. pulled rotisserie chicken
1 green onion, sliced
1/4 cup edamame (shelled)
1/4 cup sliced radishes
1/4 cup chopped cucumbers
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing
1 Tbsp. slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine nest as directed on package, omitting salt. Drain, being careful to retain the nest shape.
  • Combine all remaining ingredients except nuts.
  • Place fettuccine nest on plate; top with chicken salad and nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 660 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 29 g

Tips:

  • To make the chicken more flavorful, marinate it in a mixture of soy sauce, rice wine, and ginger for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • When stir-frying the chicken, be sure to cook it over high heat so that it stays tender and juicy.
  • If you don't have any wood ear mushrooms, you can substitute shiitake mushrooms or oyster mushrooms.
  • To make the salad more flavorful, use a variety of fresh herbs, such as cilantro, mint, and basil.
  • Serve the salad immediately after making it, as the chicken will start to dry out if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

Asian Birds Nest Chicken Salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the salad is packed with fresh vegetables and herbs. This salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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