Chinese Chicken Salad

Chinese Chicken Salad

Published on September 19, 2024 | By

Ingredients

  • Dressing
  • 1/4 cup light olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 3 Tbsp creamy peanut butter
  • 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 1 Tbsp peeled and minced ginger
  • 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic (1 large clove)
  • 1/2 tsp Chinese five spice (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional), or more to taste
  • Salad
  • 1/2 large head romaine lettuce, shredded
  • 1/2 large head romaine lettuce, shredded
  • 3 cups cooked shredded rotisserie chicken breast
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded and sliced
  • 1 large carrot, juliened
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 cup rough chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup rough chopped peanuts or cashews
  • 2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
  • Fried wonton strips, homemade or store-bought (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the dressing: In a medium mixing bowl whisk together oil, peanut butter, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, ginger, garlic, Chinese five spice and red pepper flakes.
  2. Transfer dressing to fridge and chill preferably for 30 minutes.
  3. For the salad: In a large serving bowl toss together lettuce, cabbage, chicken, bell pepper, carrot, green onions and cilantro. Top with peanuts and sesame seeds.
  4. Add dressing to entire salad and toss or add dressing to individual servings. Serve immediately after adding dressing.
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