Best 9 Chinese Chicken Salad With Tangy Dressing Recipes

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Delight your taste buds with the tantalizing fusion of flavors in our Chinese chicken salad with tangy dressing recipe. This delectable dish blends the vibrant flavors of tangy dressing, tender chicken, and crisp vegetables, creating a delightful and invigorating meal that is perfect for a light lunch, a refreshing dinner, or as a colorful addition to your next potluck. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy elements in this irresistible salad recipe.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD WITH SESAME DRESSING



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Make the most of store-bought rotisserie chicken with light and healthy Chinese Chicken Salad topped with quick-fix sesame dressing.

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups shredded cooked chicken (See Kelly's Notes)
3 cups shredded Romaine lettuce
2 cups shredded purple cabbage
2 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced into batons
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1 cup crispy chow mein noodles
1 cup Mandarin oranges
3 Tablespoons sesame oil
1/4 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 Tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all of the salad ingredients, tossing until well mixed.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients and then pour over the salad, tossing to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 660 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD WITH RED CHILE PEANUT DRESSING



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
2 teaspoons chipotle pepper puree
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1/2 cup canola oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 head Napa cabbage, shredded
1/2 head romaine lettuce, shredded
2 carrots, shredded
1/4 pound snow peas, julienned
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
Chili oil, optional
Grilled lime halves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Whisk together the vinegar, peanut butter, ginger, chipotle pepper puree, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and canola oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Combine cabbage, lettuce, carrots, snow peas, cilantro, and green onion in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to combine.
  • Transfer to a serving platter and top with the shredded chicken, chopped peanuts, and mint. Drizzle with chili oil, if desired. Garnish with grilled lime halves.

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD



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The greatest chicken salad, especially if your clan isn't crazy about the usual soy flavored dressing.

Provided by Ann Black

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ½ boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and diced
1 head lettuce, torn into small pieces
4 green onions, sliced
4 stalks celery, sliced thin
½ cup walnuts, chopped
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
6 ounces Chinese noodles, heated briefly to crisp
6 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
4 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup peanut oil

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl combine the chicken, lettuce, green onion, celery, nuts, seeds and noodles. Mix all together. Set aside.
  • To Make Dressing: Put vinegar in a small bowl. Dissolve sugar and salt in vinegar before adding oil. Shake/Beat well.
  • Add dressing to salad and toss to coat. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 48.1 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 756.8 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

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

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 :

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD WITH TANGY DRESSING



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Every good cook needs a recipe for Chinese Chicken Salad at her fingertips. I thought I'd share mine with you. The dressing is divine. This never fails to please! I usually roast a chicken in the oven for this -- but if I'm running short on time, I'll pick up a roasted chicken at the grocery store or Costco. I normally double the dressing part of the recipe -- just so I don't come up short.

Provided by Bobbie

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 cups chicken, cooked and shredded (skin removed)
1 large green cabbage, coarsely shredded
6 -8 green onions, thinly sliced (including some of the green tops)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, rinsed, stemmed and chopped
1 (5 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts
1 (3 ounce) package Top Ramen noodles (save flavoring packet for another use)
3/4 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons dry mustard
4 teaspoons lemon juice
4 teaspoons soy sauce
3 -5 tablespoons sugar (depending on how sweet you like it)
1 large garlic clove (minced or pressed)
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2/3 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • To assemble salad (do this as close to serving as is possible).
  • Combine shredded cabbage, green onions, cilantro, water chestnuts & almonds. If making ahead, omit the almonds until final assembly.
  • Add chicken to cabbage mixture along either broken/crushed Top Ramen noodles. Mix well.
  • To make dressing:.
  • Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly (I use a screw top jar to make the dressing in).
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
  • This is a great main dish served with some fresh fruit and croissants.
  • Cooking time reflects the time to roast a chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.4, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 3, Sodium 324, Carbohydrate 26.3, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 11.6, Protein 6.2

CHINOIS CHICKEN SALAD WITH CHINESE MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 chicken breasts, bone-in with skin
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 head Napa cabbage
1 head romaine lettuce
1 head radicchio
Chinese Vinaigrette, recipe follows
Fried Springroll Baskets and Strips, recipe follows
1 cup chopped roasted peanuts
Cilantro sprigs
Lime wedges
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons dry Chinese mustard
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons light sesame oil
3 tablespoons peanut oil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
6 large square eggroll wrappers
Peanut oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Season the chicken breast on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a large saute pan over high heat. When the pan is hot, add the oil and heat to almost smoking. Add the chicken, skin side down and cook for 4 minutes. The skin should be golden brown. Turn the chicken over and place in the oven. Roast until the chicken is just cooked through and the juices run clear, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • While the chicken is in the oven, prepare the greens. Fill a very large bowl halfway full with ice water. Quarter the Napa cabbage lengthwise and remove the core. Thinly slice the cabbage widthwise and place in the ice water. Repeat this same process for the radicchio. Halve the romaine lettuce lengthwise and then thinly slice. Add to the water. Mix all of the greens well in the ice water and let sit for about 5 minutes. Drain. Place in a clean kitchen towel and dry well. Be careful not to bruise the greens. Refrigerate.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and cool enough to handle. Remove the skin and slice the chicken. Discard the skin and bones. Roughly chop the sliced chicken and place in a large bowl. The chicken should still be warm. Add some of the vinaigrette and toss well. Add the greens and a little more vinaigrette and toss until everything is well coated.
  • Place a small mound of greens on 4 plates. Top each mound with a spring roll basket and lightly press to stabilize. Fill the baskets with more of the salad. Top with some of the fried springroll strips, a sprig of cilantro, peanuts, and a lime wedge.
  • Place all of the vinaigrette ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Correct the seasonings. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Heat a deep fryer to 375 degrees F. Or fill a deep pot halfway full with oil and heat to 375 degrees F.
  • Roll up 2 of the egg roll wrappers and julienne. Set aside. Place 1 of the remaining wrappers in the hot oil for 5 seconds to soften. Then, carefully push the center of the wrapper down with a ladle. Fry just until the oil stops sizzling, about 15 to 30 seconds. The basket should be golden brown. Remove with tongs to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining 3 wrappers. Once all of the baskets are made, add the julienne strips and fry just until the oil stops sizzling and the strips are golden brown, about 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

TANGY CHICKEN SALAD



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I came up with my own version of chicken salad after tasting a similar one at a restaurant. You can use broiled or sauteed chicken if you're in a hurry or find yourself with leftovers. -Michelle Tromblay, Fairfield, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash pepper
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
4 cups torn mixed salad greens
1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato
1/2 cup chopped hard-boiled egg whites
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup fat-free honey Dijon salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Drain and discard marinade. Roll chicken in bread crumbs. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until juices run clear, turning once. , On two plates, arrange salad greens, tomato, hard-boiled egg whites and cheese. Slice chicken; place on salads. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 483mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

QUICK CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD



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Chicken salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken breast. With this great salad, dinner is quick, and you don't have to turn on the oven.

Provided by Kikkoman

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Kikkoman

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons Kikkoman Soy Sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon Oriental sesame oil
1 (16 ounce) package mixed salad greens, washed and drained
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
2 medium-size cooked chicken breast halves, skinned, boned and shredded

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, vegetable and sesame oils in large bowl, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  • Add salad mixture and cilantro, tossing to coat all pieces.
  • Add chicken; toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 41.3 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 753.9 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

CHICKEN SALAD WITH LEMON-SESAME DRESSING



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This main-dish salad is inspired by chicken larb, which is a dance of contrasts: light but rich, with tender meat, crunchy vegetables and seasonings that span sour, sweet, spicy and savory. This recipe dresses lean-but-juicy ground chicken or turkey with sesame oil, fresh lemon, miso, ginger, basil and celery, but there are many ways to adapt it: You could sauté crumbled tofu or cubed salmon instead of the chicken; or add yuzu kosho, wasabi paste or fried garlic. It's good on its own, or with roasted potatoes, grains, salad greens, soba noodles or wrapped in nori.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick, weeknight, poultry, salads and dressings, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, plus more for serving
1 pound ground chicken or turkey
Kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup white or yellow miso
1 large lemon, zested and juiced (about 1 tablespoon zest and 3 tablespoons juice)
1 1/2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
3 celery stalks, thinly sliced, leaves reserved
1 cup basil leaves, large ones torn in half
2 tablespoons black or white sesame seeds, or a combination (or furikake)

Steps:

  • In a large (12-inch) skillet, heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil over medium-low. Add the chicken, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and cook, breaking up into small pieces, until opaque and just cooked through, 3 to 6 minutes. (You're not looking to brown the meat here, which would risk drying it out.) Remove from heat to cool.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the miso, lemon zest and juice, ginger and 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil.
  • When the chicken is no longer hot (warm or cool both work), use a slotted spoon to add it to the bowl with the dressing, leaving any chicken juices behind. Stir to combine. Add the sliced celery, celery leaves, basil and sesame seeds; stir to combine. Taste, and if it needs more spice, add black pepper; if it's bland, add salt; if it's dry, add sesame oil. Eat warm or at room temperature. (Leftovers will keep for up to 2 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.)

Tips:

  • For the chicken, you can use either boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. If using chicken breasts, be sure to slice them thinly so that they cook quickly and evenly.
  • The chicken can be cooked in a variety of ways. You can pan-fry it, grill it, or bake it. If you're pan-frying the chicken, be sure to use a non-stick skillet and cook the chicken over medium heat until it is cooked through.
  • The salad dressing is made with a combination of mayonnaise, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey. You can adjust the amount of each ingredient to suit your taste.
  • The salad can be served immediately or chilled for later. It is best eaten within 24 hours of making.

Conclusion:

Chinese chicken salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The salad is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this Chinese chicken salad a try.

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