Whether you enjoy leafy greens or are just watching your waistline, this Chinese chicken salad recipe is super healthy and packed with lip-smacking flavor!
Place chicken breasts in a medium-sized saucepan then add enough water to cover by 1". Place the pan over medium then allow the water to achieve a simmer. Once the water begins to simmer, immediately turn the heat to low and keep the water just below a simmer for 12–15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked all the way through. Transfer chicken and let it cool. Meanwhile, discard the water.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the dressing then set aside. While the flavors combine in the dressing, shred the chicken breasts and assemble vegetables for the salad. Shred the chicken with 2 forks or dice it into bite-sized pieces.
In a large bowl, add the shredded chicken and toss it together with about ¼ cup of the dressing. Then, add the lettuce, cabbage, carrots, herbs, green onions and cucumbers. Add as much additional dressing as you would like and toss to combine. Ensure that you’ve added enough of the dressing to lightly coat all of the ingredients.
Serve the salad garnished with sliced almonds, sesame seeds and fresh cracked black pepper. Enjoy!
Notes
Want to add a fun twist to this salad? Add a few slices of mandarin oranges and enjoy!