Asian Chicken Salad

Asian Chicken Salad

A crisp, satisfying salad loaded with shredded chicken, crunchy cabbage, edamame, and mandarin oranges, all tossed in a punchy sesame-ginger dressing. This crowd-pleasing bowl comes together quickly and works equally well as a weeknight dinner or a make-ahead lunch.

4 servings · Prep 20 min · Cook 15 min · Total 35 min

Southeast Asian · Salad · Lunch

Main

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts poached and shredded
  • 4 cup napa cabbage thinly shredded
  • 2 cup red cabbage thinly shredded
  • 1 cup shelled edamame thawed if frozen
  • 1 can mandarin oranges drained
  • 3 whole green onions thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup shredded carrots
  • 0.33 cup sliced almonds toasted
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds toasted

Dressing

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce low-sodium preferred
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger finely grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter creamy

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pot
  • Fork
  • Whisk
  • Salad Spinner
  • Knife
  • Tongs
  • Cutting Board
  • Mixing Bowl (4 Quarts)
  • Dipping Fork

Instructions

  1. Place @[Chicken Breasts] in a large #[Pot] and cover with cold water by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil over ^[medium-high heat], then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook for ~[12–15 minutes], until the @[Chicken Breasts] is cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Transfer to a #[Cutting Board], let rest ~[5 minutes], then shred into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
  2. In a small #[Mixing Bowl], whisk together the @[Soy Sauce], @[Rice Vinegar], @[Sesame Oil], @[Honey], grated @[Ginger], minced @[Garlic], and @[Peanut Butter] (if using) until smooth and fully combined. Taste and adjust — add more @[Rice Vinegar] for tang or @[Honey] for sweetness.
  3. In a large #[Mixing Bowl], combine the shredded @[Napa Cabbage], @[Red Cabbage], @[Carrots], @[Edamame], @[Mandarin Oranges], and @[Green Onions]. Add the shredded @[Chicken Breasts] on top.
  4. Pour the sesame-ginger dressing over the salad and toss well with #[Tongs] until everything is evenly coated. Top with toasted sliced @[Almonds] and @[Sesame Seeds]. Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or refrigerate the dressed salad for up to ~[1 hour] before serving.