Description
This Chinese Chicken Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish with crispy cabbage, tender rotisserie chicken, sweet bell peppers, and a sweet and tangy peanut-sesame dressing. Perfect for a light yet satisfying meal!
Ingredients
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- 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
- 1/2 large head romaine lettuce, shredded
- 1/2 medium head Napa cabbage, cored and 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
- 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.
- Transfer dressing to the fridge and chill for at least 30 minutes (or freeze for 15 minutes).
- 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.
- When ready to serve, add dressing to the salad and toss to coat, or add dressing to individual servings.
Notes
- Chill the dressing for enhanced flavor.
- Top with fried wonton strips for added crunch (optional).
- Use peanuts or cashews depending on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg