Description
This crunchy, flavorful Chinese chicken salad is packed with rotisserie chicken, three types of cabbage, carrots, green onions, mandarin oranges, and crispy ramen noodles. Tossed in a sweet and tangy homemade dressing, it’s perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or a refreshing dinner!
Ingredients
For the Chicken (Optional):
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2 cups rotisserie chicken, cooked and chopped
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1 cup The Original Japanese BBQ Sauce (or teriyaki sauce)
For the Dressing:
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3/4 cup peanut oil
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1 tbsp peanut butter
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/4 cup rice vinegar
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2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
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1/8 tsp sesame oil
For the Ramen:
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1/2 cup butter
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3 packs ramen noodles, crunched (seasoning packets discarded)
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1/3 cup sliced almonds
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1/4 cup sesame seeds
For the Salad:
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3/4 head Napa cabbage, thinly sliced
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1/3 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
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1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup shredded carrots
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6 green onions, chopped (white parts discarded)
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1-2 cans mandarin oranges, drained
Instructions
For the Chicken (Optional):
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If using chicken, add it to a ziplock bag with BBQ or teriyaki sauce and marinate in the fridge until ready to serve.
For the Dressing:
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In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together peanut oil, peanut butter, sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
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Bring to a boil and continue boiling for 1 minute. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
For the Ramen:
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Place ramen noodles in a sealed plastic bag and smash into small pieces with a meat tenderizer.
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In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter, then add noodles, almonds, and sesame seeds.
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Stir occasionally until the mixture is golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Transfer to a plate to cool.
For the Salad:
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Discard the core of the Napa, green, and red cabbage and slice thinly using a sharp knife or mandolin.
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In a large bowl, toss together cabbages, carrots, green onions, and mandarin oranges.
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Add the cooled ramen mixture and marinated chicken (if using).
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Drizzle with dressing, toss well, and serve immediately.
Notes
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Cabbage Tip: Use a mandolin slicer for extra-thin, even cuts.
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Make-Ahead: Prep the dressing and ramen mixture in the morning. Store the dressing at room temperature and the ramen in a sealed bag.
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Substitutions: If Japanese BBQ sauce isn’t available, teriyaki sauce works as a great alternative.
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Storage: Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be refrigerated for 1-2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg