The BEST Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe
This Chinese Chicken Salad is one you can not miss out on! It is naturally gluten free. It is made with iceberg lettuce and chicken breast, and has a combination of flavors that will have you coming back for seconds, and thirds!
I was inspired by Chi Dynasty’s famous Chinese Chicken Salad. If you’ve tried their salad before you KNOW how delicious it tastes. If you have not, you will soon get a taste of this incredible salad when you make it. It will certainly become a staple dish in your house, and trust me when I say, once you make it, you will be craving it all the time!
You can even make this salad as a main dish instead of a side. It is guaranteed to satisfy your salad cravings.
How to Marinate Chicken
Marinating chicken doesn’t always have to be complicated. If you have good quality chicken, a few simple ingredients will make your chicken taste delicious. For this recipe, I marinate the chicken in fresh squeezed lemon juice, salt, pepper, and paprika. I then place it in the fridge for about 30 minutes to let the flavors infuse the chicken.
How to Make a Juicy Chicken
I like to do something specific when cooking chicken breast. I place it in a ziplog bag and pound the thickest part of the chicken with a meat tenderizer. This ensures my chicken will cook evenly, and it really does make a difference. I believe it is worth the extra step. I do this step after it has marinated for at least 30 minutes. I leave it in the ziplog bag and pound it this way. Then I pan sear for about 5-7 minutes on each side. Chicken is fully cooked when the internal temperature of the chicken is 165F (74C). If you cook a lot of meat, investing in a meat thermometer is also an option.
Tips and Tricks with Chinese Chicken Salad
This salad tastes best when the iceberg lettuce and chicken are finely sliced. Here is a nice shortcut of lists to remember:
- Wait until chicken cools down before slicing it
- Slice the chicken against the grain
- Marinate chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes
- Slice the chicken to about half inch thinness and 2 inches in length
- Add dressing just before serving to avoid lettuce getting soggy
Make this salad and let the taste speak for itself for I am certain it will also be one of your favorites!
Bon Appétit!
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| Prep Time: 15 minutes | Bake time: 15 minutes |
| Serves: 3-4 | Total Time: 30 minutes |
| Ingredients 1 lb organic or pasture-raised chicken breast 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed) 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp paprika 1 head of medium-sized iceberg lettuce 4 green onions 3 tbsp finely chopped cilantro Dressing 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp sesame oil 2 tbsp of tamari (this is the Gluten Free version of soy sauce) 3 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar 2 tsp honey 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (plus more for garnish) 2 cloves garlic (minced) 1/2 tbsp grated ginger pinch of salt and pepper *Optional Garnishes Peanuts, Crispy Rice Noodles |
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