Best 9 Chinese Shredded Chicken Salad Recipes

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Chinese shredded chicken salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is made with shredded chicken, vegetables, and a light dressing. The chicken is usually cooked in a flavorful sauce, and the vegetables are typically shredded or julienned. The dressing is often made with a combination of rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger. This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of protein and vegetables, and it is also a good source of fiber. It is also a versatile dish that can be easily customized to your liking. For example, you can add different types of vegetables, such as carrots, cucumbers, or bell peppers. You can also adjust the amount of dressing to your liking.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD



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Recipe video above. This one is all about the fabulous Asian Dressing and the slaw-type shape of the ingredients. Don't skip the crunchy noodles, they totally make this! Alternative Dressing: standby Asian Sesame Dressing (keeps for weeks).

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tbsp light soy sauce ((Note 1))
3 tbsp rice vinegar ((aka rice wine vinegar, or use cider vinegar))
1 tbsp sesame oil (toasted)
2 tbsp grapeseed oil ((or canola or any other neutral flavored oil))
1 tsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp fresh ginger (, grated or very finely chopped)
1 garlic clove (, minced)
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 cups Chinese cabbage ((Nappa Cabbage), finely shredded (Note 2))
1 1/2 cups red cabbage (, finely shredded)
1 cup carrot (, finely julienned (see video))
2 cups chicken (, shredded)
1/2 cup shallots / scallions (, finely sliced on the diagonal)
1/2 to 1 cup crunchy noodles ((I use Chang's) (Note 3))
1 - 2 tsp sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Combine the Dressing ingredients in a jar and shake. Set aside for 10 minutes or so for the flavours to meld.
  • Place the Salad ingredients together in a large bowl along with half the crunchy noodles. Drizzle over dressing then toss. (Note 4)
  • Divide between serving bowls. Top with more crunchy noodles and a good sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 320 g, Calories 412 kcal, Carbohydrate 17.3 g

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD I



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I devised this salad on my own...it's not only relatively low in fat but great in taste too! If sweet and sour sauce is unavailable, plum sauce can be substituted.

Provided by JLWS

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sweet and sour sauce
1 pinch ground ginger
6 cups romaine lettuce - torn, washed and dried
1 cup fresh bean sprouts
4 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and shredded
½ cup cornflakes cereal
¼ cup toasted sliced almonds
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Pour sweet and sour sauce into a large bowl. Sprinkle ground ginger into the bowl and mix it thoroughly with the sauce.
  • Place romaine lettuce and bean sprouts into the bowl of sauce and toss it a few times.
  • Add the shredded chicken to the bowl and toss it thoroughly with the lettuce and bean sprouts.
  • Transfer the salad into a large serving bowl or 4 separate serving bowls. Top with cornflakes, almonds and a pinch of black ground pepper. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 82.5 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 35.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 333.6 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

CHINESE SHREDDED CHICKEN SALAD



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Make and share this Chinese Shredded Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h12m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, about 5 oz. each
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup unseasoned rice wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon peanut butter
sugar, a pinch
Chinese hot mustard, a pinch
1/4 cup sesame oil
1 tablespoon chili oil
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 English cucumber, julienned
2 carrots, peeled and julienned
2 green onions, including tender green tops, thinly sliced on the diagonal
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.3, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 37.8, Sodium 592.5, Carbohydrate 4.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.8, Protein 14.7

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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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 34m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, divided
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1/2 head napa cabbage, thinly shredded (about 6 cups)
1/4 head red cabbage, shredded (about 2 cups)
1 large carrot, shredded (about 2 cups)
3 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced, greens included (about 1/2 cup)
1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts
1 (11-ounce) can Mandarin oranges in water, drained
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce or chili sauce
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil and brush onto chicken breasts. Arrange in a baking dish and bake until juices run clear, about 13 to15 minutes. Remove from oven, cool completely, and cut into 1/4-inch slices.
  • In a large bowl, combine Napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, scallions, water chestnuts, Mandarin orange and sliced chicken. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil, brown sugar and chili sauce. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. Divide among bowls and top each serving with 2 teaspoons toasted almonds.

SHREDDED CHICKEN SALAD



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A wonderfully delicious shredded chicken salad perfect for sandwiches, salads, and crackers! This is one of those things that gets more delicious the more it sits chilling.

Provided by Nicole Scammell

Time 1h20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups shredded cooked chicken
4 stalks celery, minced
2 large carrots, peeled and minced
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sweet relish
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
½ medium lemon, juiced
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 100.7 mg, Fat 43.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 852.3 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

SHREDDED CHICKEN SALAD



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This special salad is packed with hearty chicken, fresh produce and fantastic flavor. Best of all, it's good for you. So you can enjoy every flavorful bite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup julienned carrots
1 cup julienned cucumber
2/3 cup green onion strips (2-inch pieces)
1 cup canned bean sprouts
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1-1/2 teaspoons light soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
Hot pepper sauce to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts :

ASIAN SHREDDED CHICKEN



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Categories     Salad     Chicken     Ginger     Mushroom     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Buffet     Sesame     Cilantro     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded and caps thinly sliced
4 scallions, cut crosswise into thirds, then lengthwise into julienne strips
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Soft-leafed lettuce for serving

Steps:

  • Bring 1 1/2 inches water to a boil with ginger in a deep 12-inch skillet and add chicken. Poach at a bare simmer, turning over once, until just cooked through, 8 to 12 minutes. Transfer chicken with a slotted spoon to a plate and when cool enough to handle, finely shred.
  • Whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil in a large bowl to make dressing.
  • Heat vegetable oil in cleaned skillet until hot but not smoking, then sauté mushrooms over moderately high heat, stirring, until golden, about 6 minutes. Add scallions, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste and sauté, stirring, until scallions are just softened, about 1 minute.
  • Add to dressing, then add chicken and cilantro and toss. Serve chicken salad with lettuce.

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

Tips:

  • Choosing fresh and high-quality chicken is essential for a tender and flavorful salad. Organic or locally sourced chicken is recommended.
  • Double-check the cooking time of the chicken to ensure it is cooked thoroughly and not dry or tough. Using a meat thermometer is the most accurate way to determine doneness.
  • Shredding the chicken by hand provides a more tender and consistent texture than using a food processor or blender. However, using kitchen tools can save time if desired.
  • Make sure to drain and pat dry the shredded chicken thoroughly to remove any excess moisture before adding it to the salad. This prevents the salad from becoming soggy.
  • The vegetables should be cut into thin strips or small pieces for even cooking and a pleasing texture. Crisp and fresh vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers add color and crunch to the salad.
  • For the dressing, it is crucial to balance the flavors. Soy sauce and rice vinegar provide a savory and tangy base, while sesame oil, ginger, and garlic add depth and warmth. Adjust the quantities of each ingredient according to personal preference.
  • Allow the salad to chill for at least 20-30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and develop, resulting in a more cohesive and enjoyable dish.

Conclusion:

Chinese shredded chicken salad is a refreshing, flavorful, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch, dinner, or appetizer. With easily accessible ingredients and a straightforward cooking process, this salad is perfect for busy individuals or those seeking a quick and healthy meal option. Experiment with different vegetables, herbs, and dressing variations to create a customized and delicious salad that suits your taste. Its combination of tender chicken, crispy vegetables, and tangy dressing makes it a crowd-pleaser that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized.

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