China Chicken Salad
Description: Make and share this China Chicken Salad recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. This flavorful salad combines tender chicken with crisp asparagus, vibrant red bell peppers, and fragrant scallions, all tossed in a delightful dressing infused with the flavors of sesame, ginger, and soy sauce. Perfect for a light lunch, brunch, or a refreshing dinner option.
Recipe Category: Chicken
Keywords: Poultry, Meat, Chinese, Asian, Brunch, < 60 Mins
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 189.6
- Fat Content: 16.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 15.5mg
- Sodium Content: 682.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 4g
- Fiber Content: 1.2g
- Sugar Content: 2g
- Protein Content: 7.7g
Servings: 12
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Chicken breast halves |
| 1/2 | Olive oil |
| 1 | Salt |
| 1 | Fresh ground black pepper |
| 1/2 | Asparagus |
| 1 | Red bell pepper |
| 2 | Scallions |
| 1 | Sesame seeds |
| 1/2 | Apple cider vinegar |
| 1/4 | Soy sauce |
| 3 | Honey |
| 1 1/2 | Garlic cloves, minced |
| 1/2 | Fresh ginger, grated |
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts on a shallow pan and rub the skin with olive oil. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
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Roast the chicken: Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is just cooked. Set aside until cool enough to handle.
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Shred the chicken: Remove the meat from the bones, discard the skin, and shred the chicken into large bite-sized pieces.
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Blanch the asparagus: In a pot of boiling salted water, blanch the asparagus for 3 to 5 minutes until crisp-tender. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking, then drain.
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Prepare the vegetables: Combine the shredded chicken, blanched asparagus, and diced red bell peppers in a large mixing bowl.
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Make the dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame seeds, salt, and pepper.
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Combine ingredients: Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetables. Add sliced scallions and toss everything together until well coated.
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Season to taste: Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.
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Serve: China Chicken Salad can be served cold or at room temperature.
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Enjoy! This delightful salad is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a light lunch, a refreshing brunch, or a flavorful dinner option. 🥗
