Chinese Chicken Salad Houston's Copycat Recipe

Craving a vibrant, flavor-packed salad? This copycat recipe of the famous Houston's Chinese Chicken Salad will change your mind about salads! A unique blend of savory chicken, crunchy tortilla strips, and a zesty lime dressing, all perfectly balanced with a creamy peanut sauce drizzle. Get ready for an explosion of textures and tastes in just 25 minutes!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 340.8 kcal
Protein 39g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Chinese Chicken Salad Houston's Copycat

  1. **Make the Lime Dressing:** In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Set aside.
  2. **Prepare the Chicken:** (Assuming pre-cooked chicken is used. If not, adjust cooking time accordingly). Dice 2 cups cooked chicken breast.
  3. **Assemble the Salad:** In a large bowl, combine 5 cups mixed salad greens, 1 cup shredded carrots, 2 cups diced cooked chicken, and 1 cup crushed tortilla strips.
  4. **Dress the Salad:** Pour the lime dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
  5. **Make the Peanut Sauce:** In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup peanut butter, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon water, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Adjust to your desired consistency with more water if needed.
  6. **Serve:** Divide the salad among 4 plates. Drizzle each serving generously with the peanut sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

60 g

Sugar

137g

Fat

12g

Carbs

13g

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