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Modern Chinese Chicken Salad Supreme

A Nut-Free Flavor Explosion with Modern Twists!

4servings
30 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Modern Chinese Chicken Salad Supreme

About this recipe

Delight in a vibrant and nut-free Chinese Chicken Salad bursting with flavors and textures. This updated version combines tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing for a refreshing and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped scallions
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce, low sodium
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Boil or grill the chicken breasts, then shred them using two forks.

  2. 2

    Combine lettuce, bell pepper, carrots, scallions, and cilantro in a large salad bowl.

  3. 3

    Whisk sesame seeds, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and black pepper in a small bowl.

  4. 4

    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to evenly coat the ingredients.

  5. 5

    Garnish with additional sesame seeds as desired.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately for the freshest taste and texture.

Chef's tip

For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.

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