Description
A deliciously easy Chinese chicken chopped salad recipe perfect for a quick and healthy lunch. This salad is packed with flavor and textures, making it a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup chopped red cabbage
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup crispy wonton strips
- For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Cook chicken breasts until done. Let cool slightly, then chop or shred.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, chopped red cabbage, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro.
- Add the cooked chicken to the salad mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic for the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Top the Deliciously Chinese Chicken Chopped Salad with slivered almonds and crispy wonton strips.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with baked tofu or edamame.
- Add other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for extra crunch.
- The dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Ensure all ingredients are chopped into bite-sized pieces for the best chopped salad experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chopped
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg