Asian Chicken Salad
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6
Description: This Asian Chicken Salad is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, boasting a tantalizing crunch paired with a delectable Asian-inspired dressing. Featuring crispy Chinese rice noodles, tender chicken, and fresh greens, it’s a surefire hit for any occasion. The secret lies in the balance of sweet, savory, and tangy notes, making it a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 8 ounces Chinese cellophane rice noodles
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 4 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and shredded
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions:
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Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, vegetable oil, and rice wine vinegar. Set aside.
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Cook Rice Noodles: Heat a skillet with a few tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Break off a small portion of the rice noodles and add them to the skillet. Fry until they begin to puff up, then remove them and drain on paper towels. Ensure they are cooked thoroughly to avoid a crunchy texture.
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Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, combine the shredded lettuce, cooked and shredded chicken, sliced green onions, and sesame seeds.
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Chill: Allow the salad mixture to chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to enhance the flavors.
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Add Rice Noodles: Just before serving, add the cooked rice noodles to the salad mixture.
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Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and offer the dressing in a pourable container on the side, allowing each person to customize their dressing amount. Alternatively, you can pour the dressing over the salad, toss gently, and serve immediately for a perfectly dressed dish.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 408.9
- Fat: 17.5g
- Saturated Fat: 3.1g
- Cholesterol: 54.9mg
- Sodium: 238.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 39.7g
- Fiber: 2.1g
- Sugar: 6.5g
- Protein: 22.2g
This Asian Chicken Salad recipe offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures, creating a dish that’s both satisfying and flavorful. With its simple preparation and vibrant presentation, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household. Enjoy the crunchy goodness of Chinese rice noodles paired with tender chicken and crisp greens, all brought together by a deliciously tangy dressing. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal or a dish to impress guests, this salad is a winner every time!
