Crunchy Chinese Chicken Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Salad
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4 cups Napa cabbage, shredded
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3 cups Iceberg lettuce, chopped
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2 ½ cups cooked chicken, diced
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1 cup carrots, julienned
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11 oz. mandarin oranges, drained and patted dry
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1/3 cup green onions, diced
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½ cup chow mein noodles
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½ cup crispy wonton strips
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¼ cup sliced almonds
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2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
→ Dressing
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
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2 tablespoons peanut oil (can sub avocado, vegetable, or canola oil)
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon honey
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon peanut butter (optional)
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¾ teaspoon toasted sesame seed oil
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½ teaspoon ground ginger
# Instructions:
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Combine salad dressing ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake very well to combine. (A mini food processor may also be used.) Refrigerate while you prepare remaining ingredients.
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Arrange cabbage and lettuce on a serving platter or in large bowl and drizzle with a little dressing.
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Top with chicken, carrots, oranges, and green onions. Drizzle with more dressing and top with almonds, chow mein noodles, wonton strips, and sesame seeds. Serve with remaining dressing on the side.
# Notes:
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Crunchy Toppings: I use La Choy Chow Mein Noodles and Mee Tu Chinese Noodles, both found in the Asian aisle at the grocery store. Typically these are more economical than purchasing salad toppers from the produce section.
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Make sure your sesame seeds are roasted/toasted for ultimate flavor. (You can do this yourself in a skillet over medium heat if needed, it takes just a few minutes.)
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Nuts: Other delicious nut options include honey roasted peanuts, cashews, or walnuts!
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Hoisin Sauce: I use Sun Luck brand, it's good!
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Add-ons: Other great additions include goat cheese, avocado, red cabbage, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, baby corn, shrimp, and bell peppers.
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Crispy Chicken: Feel free to make this recipe with my Fried Chicken Tenders!
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Tossed salad is best if eaten fresh, especially if the crunchy toppings have been added.
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Salad ingredients can be prepared and stored separately in airtight containers for up to 2 days before being tossed and served. Shake dressing prior to serving.