Chinese Chicken Salad

Dairy Free
Health score
58%
Chinese Chicken Salad
30 min.
2
465kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Chinese Chicken Salad! This vibrant dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a healthy option that’s perfect for lunch or as a side dish. With a health score of 58, it’s a great choice for those looking to enjoy a nutritious meal without compromising on flavor.

Ready in just 30 minutes, this salad serves two and packs a satisfying 465 calories per serving. The combination of tender poached chicken, crisp Napa cabbage, and refreshing mandarins creates a symphony of textures and tastes. The addition of toasted almonds and crunchy wonton strips adds a delightful crunch, making each bite a delightful experience.

What’s more, this recipe is dairy-free, catering to various dietary preferences while still delivering a burst of flavor. The dressing, made with a blend of hoisin sauce, ginger juice, and sesame oil, ties all the ingredients together beautifully, ensuring that every forkful is packed with deliciousness.

Whether you’re looking for a light lunch or a main course that impresses, this Chinese Chicken Salad is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to whip up this tasty dish that’s as enjoyable to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons cooking oil 
  • 0.5 pound chicken tenderloins 
  • teaspoon olive oil extra virgin 
  • teaspoon ginger juice 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper white
  • teaspoons hoisin sauce 
  • teaspoons sauce 
  • servings mandarin orange segents peeled
  • 0.3 teaspoon mustard hot
  • 225 grams napa cabbage ( - 2-3 large leaves)
  • tablespoons orange juice 
  • tablespoon rice vinegar 
  • servings spring onion finely chopped
  • tablespoon sesame seed toasted
  • 0.3 cup slivered almonds 
  • small carrots shredded peeled
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • servings wonton wrappers 
  • 0.5 teaspoons frangelico 
  • servings frangelico chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoons frangelico 
  • servings frangelico chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • knife
  • whisk
  • pot
  • salad spinner
  • pastry brush

Directions

  1. In a bowl, toss the Napa cabbage, carrots, cilantro and scallions together to combine and then cover with cold water.
  2. Let the vegetables crisp while you prepare the rest of the salad.
  3. Place the almond slivers on a small baking sheet and toast at 350 degrees F (180 C) until golden brown. They’ll go from just right to burnt in a matter of seconds, so keep a close watch on their progress.
  4. Transfer the almonds to a small bowl.
  5. Lay the wonton wrappers on a flat surface and use a pastry brush to generously brush one surface with olive oil. Use a sharp knife to slice them into 1/4-inch strips and give each strip a twirl before placing them on the baking sheet and baking until the wontons are golden brown and crunchy. In a medium pot with a lid, bring 8 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of salt to a rolling boil.
  6. Add the chicken tenders to the pot, cover with the lid and then turn off the heat. Poach until the chicken reads an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (about 10 minutes). The time it takes to cook will vary depending on the size of the chicken. While the chicken is cooking, prepare a bowl of ice water. When the chicken is done, drain it and add the chicken to the ice water to stop the cooking. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred it and set it aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, vegetable oil, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger juice, salt, mustard and white pepper until emulsified.
  7. Drain the salad greens and run them through a salad spinner, patting any remaining water off with paper towels.
  8. Add the greens to a dry bowl. Toss the salad with the sesame seeds and 2/3rds of the dressing and then place it in a serving bowl or platter. Top with the almonds, chicken, baked wonton wrappers and pour the remaining dressing on top. The salad needs to be served as soon as it's dressed.

Nutrition Facts

Calories465kcal
Protein26.36%
Fat47.98%
Carbs25.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
165.92
Glycemic Load
8.11
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
37.400869576827%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.44mg
Catechin
0.23mg
Epigallocatechin
0.47mg
Epicatechin
0.11mg
Eriodictyol
0.07mg
Hesperetin
10.69mg
Naringenin
11.36mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
0.48mg
Kaempferol
0.32mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.81mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:464.75kcal
23.24%
Fat:25.55g
39.31%
Saturated Fat:3.2g
19.99%
Carbohydrates:30.73g
10.24%
Net Carbohydrates:23.62g
8.59%
Sugar:18.37g
20.41%
Cholesterol:72.78mg
24.26%
Sodium:270.61mg
11.77%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:31.59g
63.17%
Vitamin A:5405.74IU
108.11%
Vitamin C:71.99mg
87.26%
Vitamin K:79.39µg
75.61%
Vitamin B3:13.97mg
69.85%
Vitamin B6:1.3mg
65%
Selenium:39.87µg
56.96%
Vitamin E:6.6mg
43.99%
Manganese:0.86mg
42.98%
Phosphorus:421.71mg
42.17%
Folate:138.18µg
34.54%
Potassium:1156.27mg
33.04%
Magnesium:127.55mg
31.89%
Fiber:7.11g
28.45%
Vitamin B2:0.46mg
27.14%
Copper:0.5mg
24.9%
Calcium:237.46mg
23.75%
Vitamin B5:2.17mg
21.66%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.4%
Iron:2.5mg
13.87%
Zinc:1.98mg
13.22%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.78%
Source:Norecipes