My Moms Chinese Chicken Salad Food

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD

Chinese Chicken Salad image

Recipe video above. This one is all about the fabulous Asian Dressing and the slaw-type shape of the ingredients. Don't skip the crunchy noodles, they totally make this! Alternative Dressing: standby Asian Sesame Dressing (keeps for weeks).

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 tbsp light soy sauce ((Note 1))
3 tbsp rice vinegar ((aka rice wine vinegar, or use cider vinegar))
1 tbsp sesame oil (toasted)
2 tbsp grapeseed oil ((or canola or any other neutral flavored oil))
1 tsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp fresh ginger (, grated or very finely chopped)
1 garlic clove (, minced)
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 cups Chinese cabbage ((Nappa Cabbage), finely shredded (Note 2))
1 1/2 cups red cabbage (, finely shredded)
1 cup carrot (, finely julienned (see video))
2 cups chicken (, shredded)
1/2 cup shallots / scallions (, finely sliced on the diagonal)
1/2 to 1 cup crunchy noodles ((I use Chang's) (Note 3))
1 - 2 tsp sesame seeds

Steps:

Combine the Dressing ingredients in a jar and shake. Set aside for 10 minutes or so for the flavours to meld.
Place the Salad ingredients together in a large bowl along with half the crunchy noodles. Drizzle over dressing then toss. (Note 4)
Divide between serving bowls. Top with more crunchy noodles and a good sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 320 g, Calories 412 kcal, Carbohydrate 17.3 g

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD

Chinese Chicken Salad image

I got this from my mom, who got this from a friend, when we were living overseas. There are never any leftovers at our house.

Provided by Bramble2012

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 tablespoons vinegar
4 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon msg or 1 teaspoon Accent seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups cooked shredded chicken (more or less as you prefer)
1 head lettuce
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

Mix the first 5 ingredients well.
Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
In a large bowl mix chicken and lettuce.
Saute the almonds in butter.
Add almonds to the chicken and lettuce.
Pour the vinegar mixture over the salad and mix well.
Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.6, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 607.1, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 13.9, Protein 4.1

MOM'S CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD

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Make and share this Mom's Chinese Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef LL

Categories Asian

Time 20m

Yield 1 bowl, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 ounces grilled chicken, shredded
1 iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced
1 green onion, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can water chestnuts
sesame seeds, toasted
toasted almond, sliced
1 (6 ounce) can chow mein noodles
1 (4 ounce) can mandarin oranges
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup sesame oil
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 dash Lawry's Seasoned Salt

Steps:

grill chicken, shred.
in a seperate bowl, prepare dressing, mix with a whisk.
put salad ingredients and chicken together and toss.
do not add dressing until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.5, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 24.1, Sodium 1567.9, Carbohydrate 53.8, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 19.8, Protein 16.9

MOM'S CHICKEN SALAD

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Make and share this Mom's Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by smiles4u

Categories Chicken

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups diced chicken
2 cups diced celery
1/2 cup blanched slivered almond
1 cup halved white grapes
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

Mix all ingredients and chill.