Chinese Chicken Salad With Sesame Peanut Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Chinese Chicken Salad With Sesame Peanut Vinaigrette
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1/4 cup peanut butter; 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred); Brown Sugar; Lemon Juice; Rice Wine Vinegar; Minced Ginger; Garlic Cloves; Shallot; Sambal Chili Paste; 1 tablespoon sesame oil (adjust to taste); Peanut Oil; Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; Sesame Seeds; 1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts (optional); Napa Cabbage; Fresh Cilantro; Scallions; Bean Thread Noodles; Salt And Pepper

Craving a light yet satisfying meal? This Chinese Chicken Salad with Sesame Peanut Vinaigrette, inspired by the Bay Cafe TV show, is your answer! Tender shredded chicken tossed with crisp veggies and a luscious homemade sesame peanut dressing. Customize the sesame oil for your perfect flavor profile – the secret is in the light dressing! Easy to make in just 45 minutes.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Calories 582 kcal

Protein 52g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

Chinese Chicken Salad With Sesame Peanut Vinaigrette

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chinese Chicken Salad With Sesame Peanut Vinaigrette

1/4 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
Brown Sugar
Lemon Juice
Rice Wine Vinegar
Minced Ginger
Garlic Cloves
Shallot
Sambal Chili Paste
1 tablespoon sesame oil (adjust to taste)
Peanut Oil
Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sesame Seeds
1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts (optional)
Napa Cabbage
Fresh Cilantro
Scallions
Bean Thread Noodles
Salt And Pepper

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How to Make Chinese Chicken Salad With Sesame Peanut Vinaigrette

Bring a large pot of salted water (about 8 cups) to a rolling boil.
Gently lower 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the simmering water.
Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the chicken rest in the hot water for 5 minutes.
Remove chicken breasts and let them cool completely before shredding. Discard any bones or skin.
**For the Sesame Peanut Vinaigrette:** In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup peanut butter, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred), 1 tablespoon sesame oil (adjust to taste), 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, and 1 clove minced garlic. Add 2-3 tablespoons of water to reach desired consistency.
**Prepare the Salad:** In a large bowl, combine 4 cups shredded chicken, 2 cups shredded carrots, 1 cup shredded red cabbage, 1 cup chopped celery, 1/2 cup chopped green onions, and 1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts (optional).
Drizzle the desired amount of sesame peanut vinaigrette over the salad, tossing gently to coat. Avoid overdressing!
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Serve immediately and enjoy!