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Chinese-Inspired Chicken Salad

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A refreshing and flavorful Chinese-inspired chicken salad with crunchy veggies, tender chicken, and a zesty sesame dressing.

Ingredients

3 cups thinly sliced Napa or green cabbage

1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage

1 cup shredded carrots

1 cup sugar snap peas, thinly sliced

3 green onions, white and green parts, thinly sliced

2 ½ cups cooked, shredded chicken (12 ounces cooked)

1 cup orange segments (from a 12- to 15-ounce can of mandarin oranges in 100% juice, drained, or fresh orange segments)

1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, stems removed, leaves roughly chopped

⅓ cup slivered or sliced almonds, toasted

Optional: Black and/or white sesame seeds for garnish

¼ cup unseasoned rice vinegar

3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

3 tablespoons coconut aminos

2 tablespoons avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil

½ teaspoon ground ginger

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Napa cabbage, red cabbage, shredded carrots, sugar snap peas, green onions, and shredded chicken.
  2. Add the orange segments and fresh cilantro to the salad mixture.
  3. To make the dressing, whisk together the rice vinegar, sesame oil, coconut aminos, avocado oil, ground ginger, and garlic powder in a small bowl or jar until well combined.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
  5. Top the salad with the toasted almonds and, if desired, sprinkle with black or white sesame seeds for garnish.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

You can substitute Napa cabbage with regular green cabbage or savoy cabbage for different textures.

If you don’t have avocado oil, extra-virgin olive oil can be used in the dressing.

This recipe is naturally gluten-free if you use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.

Rotisserie chicken is a great option for a quicker prep time.

To make this salad vegan, substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh and use plant-based oils for the dressing.

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