Best 9 Crispy Asian Chicken And Watercress Salad Recipes

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Crispy Asian chicken and watercress salad is a vibrant, flavorful, and texturally exciting dish that blends the savory notes of crispy chicken, the peppery bite of watercress, and the tangy sweetness of an Asian-inspired dressing. The tender chicken is coated in a flavorful marinade, then fried until crispy, creating a delightful contrast to the tender and succulent watercress. This salad offers a balance of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied and refreshed.

Here are our top 9 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.

CRISPY ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD



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Asian flavor, crunchy almonds and crispy breaded chicken make this hearty salad something special. -Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
4 teaspoons sesame seeds
2 teaspoons canola oil
4 cups spring mix salad greens
1 small green pepper, julienned
1 small sweet red pepper, julienned
1 medium carrot, julienned
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons thinly sliced onion
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup reduced-fat sesame ginger salad dressing

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken breasts to 1/2-in. thickness. Combine hoisin sauce and sesame oil; brush over chicken. In a shallow bowl, combine panko and sesame seeds; dip chicken in mixture., In a large nonstick, cook chicken in oil until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes on each side., Meanwhile, divide salad greens between 2 plates. Top with peppers, carrot, mushrooms and onion. Slice chicken; place on top. Sprinkle with almonds and drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 620mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRUNCHY ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound roasted, ready-to-eat chicken pieces
1 cup drained, sliced water chestnuts
4 scallions, sliced (1/2 cup)
3 tablespoons no-sugar-added oil (olive or canola) and vinegar dressing
2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
4 cups washed, ready-to-eat mesclun

Steps:

  • Roasted or rotisserie chicken takes on a new dimension in the quick salad. Adding ginger and soy sauce to a bottled oil and vinegar dressing gives it an Asian flavor. A mixture of baby or very young greens is called mesclun or sometimes field greens.
  • Place chicken pieces, water chestnuts and scallions in a large bowl. Mix dressing, soy sauce, and ginger together and pour over the chicken. Toss well. Divide mesclun between 2 plates and spoon chicken salad on top.

CRISPY ASIAN CHICKEN AND WATERCRESS SALAD



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Categories     Chicken     Ginger     Fry     Quick & Easy     Radish     Spring     Watercress     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

For dressing
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh gingerroot
4 radishes
2 scallions
3/4 bunch watercress
3/4 cup fresh bean sprouts
For chicken
1 pound boneless chicken thighs with skin
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Make dressing:
  • In a small bowl whisk together dressing ingredients. Halve radishes lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Diagonally cut scallions into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Discard coarse stems from watercress. In a bowl chill radishes, scallions, watercress, and bean sprouts while preparing chicken.
  • Prepare chicken:
  • Pat chicken dry and season with salt. Cut chicken into 1/4-inch-thick strips, without removing skin. In a bowl stir together flour and cornstarch and add chicken, tossing until coated well. In a 12-inch skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and fry chicken in batches, separating pieces and turning them occasionally, until crisp and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. With a slotted spoon transfer chicken as fried to paper towels to drain.
  • In a bowl toss chicken with three fourths dressing. Toss vegetables with remaining dressing and combine with chicken.

CHICKEN AND WATERCRESS SALAD WITH HOISIN VINAIGRETTE



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Yield Makes 12 buffet servings or 8 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3-inch-long piece fresh ginger (about 1 1/2 ounces), peeled, thinly sliced
2 green onions, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup peanut oil
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil
2 bunches fresh watercress
2 purchased roast chickens, cooled, shredded (about 8 cups)
3 yellow bell peppers, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Finely chop ginger and 2/3 of onions in processor. Add next 5 ingredients; blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange watercress on large platter. Mix chicken and 2/3 of bell pepper slices in bowl. Arrange chicken atop watercress. Pour dressing over. Top with remaining green onions and bell pepper slices; serve.

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

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

CRISPY CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD



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A light and delicious salad for hot summer days or nights. If desired, substitute a 1/4 cup of lightly toasted almond slivers for the fried rice sticks.

Provided by DaleInCO

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup light soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons coarse ground garlic powder
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 ounces dry rice sticks (available in the Asian section at most grocery stores or Asian markets)
oil (for deep frying)
1 1/2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 1/2 cups napa cabbage, shredded
1/4 cup carrot, shredded
1/2 cup celery, sliced thick
6 scallions, sliced, white and light green parts only
6 ounces sesame ginger salad dressing, store bought
1/4 teaspoon sriracha sauce (to taste)

Steps:

  • Prepare the marinade in a bowl. Rinse the chicken breast halves, pat dry with paper towels and pierce them with a needle type tenderizing tool such as the Deni tenderizing tool. Add the chicken breast halves to the bowl of marinade, toss to coat, cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator till the grill is ready.
  • Heat the oil in a deep fryer or a deep cast iron skillet to 400 degrees F. If using a skillet, add enough oil to at least 1 inch deep with oil. Gently separate the rice sticks as much as you can and drop into the hot oil. It should only take a second or two for the rice sticks to completely puff up. Remove from oil and immediately drain on paper towels and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix the sesame-ginger salad dressing and desired amount of Sriracha sauce, cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator till needed.
  • Prepare an outdoor grill for grilling. Grill the chicken till the juices run clear and the meat is no longer pink (internal temperature of 165 degrees F). Remove the cooked meat from the grill and allow the meat to rest for 5 minutes. Shred the meat with a couple of forks, cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator till the rest of the salad is prepared.
  • Rinse and shred the lettuce and cabbage then divide it between two serving bowls. Top each salad serving with equal amounts of shredded carrots, sliced celery, sliced scallions and shredded cooked chicken. Pour the salad dressing over each serving and top each serving with and equal amount of fried rice sticks.

CHICKEN WITH WATERCRESS SALAD



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Cooking chicken on a hot grill (or grill pan) sears the surface of the food, giving it a full, intense flavor. For fast meals at lunch or dinner, try thinly pounded chicken breasts because they cook through in just a few minutes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for grill
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 bunches watercress, thick stems trimmed
1 bunch radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 avocado, diced

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium-high. In a large bowl, combine oil and lemon juice; season dressing with salt and pepper.
  • Lay chicken flat. Holding a sharp knife parallel to work surface, split each chicken breast in half horizontally. Cover with plastic wrap and pound each piece with the flat side of a meat mallet or the bottom of a small pan until 1/4 inch thick. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons dressing and sprinkle with cumin.
  • Clean and oil grill. Grill chicken until cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side. To bowl with dressing, add watercress, radishes, and avocado and toss to combine. Serve chicken topped with watercress salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 g, Fat 22 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28 g

Here are some tips and tricks to ensure a flavorful and successful Crispy Asian Chicken and Watercress Salad:

Tips:

  • Use chicken thighs as they retain the moisture of the meat after cooking.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to infuse it with Asian flavors.
  • To achieve crispy chicken, coat it in a mixture of cornstarch, flour, and spices before frying.
  • Double fry method is used to achieve extra crispy chicken.
  • Toasted sesame oil and rice vinegar add an extra layer of Asian flavor to the dressing.
  • Watercress adds a peppery and slightly bitter flavor to the salad, balancing the richness of the chicken.
  • Top the salad with crispy shallots and crushed peanuts for added texture and flavor.
  • Serve the salad fresh, as the chicken and watercress can wilt if left to stand.

Conclusion:

This Crispy Asian Chicken and Watercress Salad combines the flavors of Asian cuisine with the freshness of a crisp salad. The marinated and double-fried chicken provides a crispy and flavorful protein, while the watercress, cucumber, and red onion add a refreshing crunch and balance. The dressing, made with ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and rice vinegar, ties all the elements together, creating a harmonious and satisfying dish. Whether served as a main course or a side, this salad is sure to impress with its vibrant colors, bold flavors, and textural contrast.

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