Chin Chin Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe
If you want to enjoy a unique salad, this is the Chin Chin Chinese Chicken Salad recipe for you.It’s a satisfying and health-conscious option that will leave you feeling renewed. I carefully select the best ingredients to produce a flavorful and texture-rich fusion.
Ingredients
For The Salad
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups mixed greens e.g., lettuce, spinach, or arugula
- 1 cup red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 cup cucumber julienned
- 1 cup carrots shredded
- ½ cup red cabbage thinly sliced
- ¼ cup green onions chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves chopped
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts chopped (optional)
For The Dressing
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
Instructions
- Prepare The Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice it into thin strips.
- Prepare The Salad: Combine the mixed greens, red bell pepper, cucumber, carrots, red cabbage, green onions, and cilantro in a large salad bowl. Add the sliced chicken on top.
- Make The Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, minced ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Toss And Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. If desired, sprinkle roasted peanuts on top for added crunch and flavor.
Notes
Tips
- You can use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken for an even quicker meal.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or fewer red pepper flakes to the dressing.
- Make sure to slice the chicken thinly for easy integration with the salad.
- Feel free to substitute or add your favorite vegetables to personalize this salad.