Classic Chinese Chicken Salad
Ingredients
1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut in half through the thickest part
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
Salt and pepper
Dressing:
4 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 head iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
3 green onions, green and white parts, sliced at an angle
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
1 10-ounce can Mandarin oranges, drained
3/4 cup chow mein or Top Ramen (crushed) noodles
Toasted slivered almonds for garnish
Preparation
1
Heat oil in a large skillet and add chicken. Season with salt and pepper and saute until done. Remove the chicken and cool.
2
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the dressing and vegetables. In a small bowl, combine the rice vinegar, orange juice, light soy sauce, sugar and sesame oil. Refrigerate until needed.
3
Cut lettuce into thin shreds.
4
Shred the cooled chicken meat with your hands.
5
Pour the dressing into the bottom of a large salad bowl.
6
Add the lettuce, green onions, cilantro and chicken; toss with the dressing.
7
Next, toss in the Mandarin oranges.
8
Just before serving, toss in the chow mein or Top Ramen noodles so they stay crisp.
9
Garnish with sliced almonds.
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About
This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover chicken!
Yield:
6
Added:
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 - 11:09am
