Best 8 Quick Asian Chicken Salad Recipes

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Quick Asian chicken salad is a dish that combines the flavors of East and West to create a refreshing, light, and nutritious meal. It's a perfect choice for busy individuals looking for a healthy and flavorful dish or as a side dish for a larger meal. The combination of crunchy vegetables, tender chicken, and a tangy Asian-inspired dressing creates a delightful taste experience. With just a few simple ingredients and some quick prep work, you can enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make salad in no time.

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

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD



Asian Chicken Salad image

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

QUICK ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD



Quick Asian Chicken Salad image

Our family enjoys sampling a variety of salads, but this one is at the top of their list. It's an interesting twist on traditional chicken salad. -Vivian Miller, Sonora, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1-1/2 cups cooked rice
1 package (10 ounces) frozen green beans, thawed
1 cup bean sprouts
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
DRESSING:
1/3 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g 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.

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD



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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.

EASY ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD



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This is a staple dinner in my home. It's extremely quick, easy, and cheap to make. To make life super easy buy a rotisserie chicken and make this the next day from the leftovers.

Provided by tinytonks

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups diced chicken
1 head green cabbage, shredded
3 green onions, chopped
1 (3 ounce) package oriental flavored ramen noodles, do not cook
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 seasoning packet from the ramen noodles
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken, cabbage, and onions in a large bowl. Crush the dry noodles into small pieces and combine in salad.
  • In a separate bowl or dressing container, combine all ingrediants for the dressing and mix well. Pour over salad and toss.
  • Hints: You can add any combination of extra veggies to this salad. I have used pea pods, oranges, water chestnuts, avocados, etc. You can also adjust the fat by adding less oil and more vinegar. You may need to add extra sugar though.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.8, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 4.2, Sodium 540.9, Carbohydrate 40.7, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 21, Protein 6.3

QUICK ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD



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Make and share this Quick Asian Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SassyMom3

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups chopped bok choy
3 cups diced cooked chicken breasts (1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast meat)
1 cup shredded carrot
2 tablespoons minced chives or 2 tablespoons green onions
2 tablespoons hot chile sauce with garlic (is available in the Asian foods section of most supermarkets)
2 tablespoons sesame oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

Steps:

  • Place bok choy, chicken, carrots and chives in serving bowl.
  • Combine chili sauce, oil, vinegar, soy sauce and ginger in small bowl; mix well.
  • Pour over chicken mixture and toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.7, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 88.7, Sodium 428.4, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.1, Protein 33.2

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

Tips:

  • To save time, use a rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your salad. Some good options include shredded carrots, chopped celery, sliced almonds, and chopped green onions.
  • For a creamy dressing, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and Dijon mustard. Add some honey or maple syrup for sweetness, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • If you prefer a lighter dressing, use a mixture of olive oil, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Add some grated ginger and garlic for flavor, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the salad over a bed of mixed greens or rice. Top with additional chopped nuts or seeds, if desired.

Conclusion:

Asian chicken salad is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It is packed with protein, vegetables, and healthy fats, and it can be easily customized to your liking. With a variety of toppings and dressings to choose from, there is an Asian chicken salad recipe out there for everyone.

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