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A Crunchy, Colorful Delight!
Few dishes capture the perfect balance of crisp, savory, and fresh like this Chinese Chicken Salad! It’s a symphony of textures and bright flavors — from juicy chicken to crunchy veggies and crispy wonton strips — all tied together with a vibrant sesame dressing.
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Why You’ll Love This Crispy Chinese Chicken Salad
- Fresh, colorful veggies make every bite pop with flavor and crunch.
- The sesame-honey dressing ties everything together beautifully.
- It’s light yet satisfying, perfect for lunch or a refreshing dinner.
- Easily customizable — swap chicken for tofu or add your favorite greens!
Ingredients You’ll Need
A quick peek at the colorful cast of ingredients you’ll be tossing together!
How to Make It
Toss shredded chicken and crisp vegetables together, whisk up a tangy dressing, drizzle it on, and top with sesame seeds and crispy wontons. Full step-by-step recipe is below!
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Tips for Success
- Use very fresh, crunchy vegetables for the best texture.
- Add the dressing just before serving to keep everything crisp.
- Toast your sesame seeds lightly for extra flavor!
Closing Thoughts
This Chinese Chicken Salad is a bright, beautiful dish you’ll want on repeat all year long. Light, healthy, and packed with satisfying crunch — it’s the ultimate refreshing meal. Give this easy recipe a try and let us know your favorite way to customize it!
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Chef’s Knife
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 3 cups napa cabbage shredded
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded
- 1 cup carrots julienned
- 1 cup red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 cup snow peas sliced thinly
- 1/4 cup green onions sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
- 1 cup crispy wonton strips
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the napa cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, snow peas, green onions, and cilantro.3 cups napa cabbage, 1 cup carrots, 1 cup red bell pepper, 1 cup snow peas, 1/4 cup green onions, 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- Add the shredded cooked chicken to the vegetables and gently toss to combine.2 cups cooked chicken breast
- In a separate bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and vegetable oil until fully emulsified.3 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Top the salad with toasted sesame seeds and crispy wonton strips right before serving for maximum crunch.1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds, 1 cup crispy wonton strips
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