No Guilt Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe

Craving Wendy's Mandarin Salad but watching your sugar intake? This delicious recipe is a healthy twist on a classic! Perfect for diabetic-friendly diets, this vibrant salad replicates the original's amazing flavor without the guilt. Enjoy juicy chicken, crisp lettuce, sweet mandarin oranges, crunchy chow mein noodles, and a homemade sesame ginger dressing that's simply irresistible. Get ready for a light, refreshing, and satisfying meal!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 989.5 kcal
Protein 34g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
No Guilt Chinese Chicken Salad

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for No Guilt Chinese Chicken Salad

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How to Make No Guilt Chinese Chicken Salad

  1. In a blender, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or sugar substitute), ginger, and garlic powder.
  2. Blend on high speed.
  3. While blending, slowly drizzle in vegetable oil until a smooth emulsion forms.
  4. Add sesame seeds and pulse a few times to combine.
  5. Pour dressing into a covered container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Cook chicken breasts until cooked through. Dice into bite-sized pieces.
  7. Divide shredded iceberg lettuce evenly among four large salad bowls or plates.
  8. Top each salad with diced chicken.
  9. Arrange mandarin orange segments over the chicken.
  10. Drizzle desired amount of chilled sesame ginger dressing over each salad.
  11. Sprinkle chow mein noodles and roasted sliced almonds over the top.
  12. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

39 g

Sugar

95g

Fat

45g

Carbs

14g