Best 9 Crispy Chinese Chicken Salad Recipes

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Are you a fan of crispy, flavorful, and healthy dishes? If so, then you'll love our crispy Chinese chicken salad recipe. This tantalizing dish combines the crunch of crispy chicken, the freshness of crisp vegetables, and the tangy sweetness of a homemade dressing. With its vibrant colors and unique blend of flavors, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your household. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the simple steps to create this delightful dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD



Chinese Chicken Salad image

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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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

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.

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.

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

CRISPY WONTON CHICKEN SALAD



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This dynamic chicken salad, starring crispy strips of fried wonton wrappers, draws inspiration from the wonton chicken salad at the soup and salad buffet chain Sweet Tomatoes, as well as the American Chinese chicken salads that pervaded chain-restaurant menus throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. In a supporting role, letting the crispy wontons shine, is the punchy dressing of peach preserves, rice vinegar, sesame oil and chili powder. The dressing's low oil content - plus the addition of mayonnaise, which helps create an emulsion - means the salad greens stay crunchy and keep for longer. For the chicken, you can use any leftover meat or tear pieces from a store-bought rotisserie bird.

Provided by Eric Kim

Categories     salads and dressings, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons peach or apricot preserves
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt
8 ounces cooked chicken meat, torn into bite-size pieces (2 cups)
8 wonton wrappers (see Tip)
Vegetable oil, for frying
Salt
2 romaine hearts, coarsely chopped
4 scallions, coarsely chopped
1 packed cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems
1 packed cup coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sesame oil, peach preserves, mayonnaise, soy sauce, chili powder and onion powder, and season to taste with salt.
  • Prepare the salad: Add the chicken to the dressing and toss.
  • To fry the wonton wrappers, cut the squares into 1/2-inch strips, then cut those strips in half crosswise to shorten them. In a medium saucepan, heat an inch of oil over medium to 350 degrees, or until a wonton strip immediately bubbles when added. Carefully add the wonton strips to the hot oil and, stirring constantly with a slotted spoon, fry until puffy and golden, 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Transfer the crispy wontons to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt.
  • Assemble the salad: Add the chopped romaine, scallions, cilantro, mint and half of the fried wontons to the bowl with the dressed chicken, and toss to combine. Season with salt as needed. Top with the remaining fried wontons and serve immediately.

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

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

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.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality ingredients. Look for fresh, crisp vegetables and a good-quality chicken broth.
  • To get the chicken extra crispy, cook it in a single layer in a large skillet so that it doesn't steam.
  • If you don't have time to make the wontons, you can use store-bought wonton wrappers. Just be sure to cook them according to the package directions.
  • To make the salad dressing, use a whisk to combine the ingredients until smooth. If the dressing is too thick, add a little water or broth until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • To assemble the salad, simply toss the chicken, wontons, vegetables, and dressing together. Serve immediately.

Conclusion:

This crispy Chinese chicken salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion gathering. With its crispy chicken, wontons, fresh vegetables, and flavorful dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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