May 16, 2013
As the weather warms up, you'll be looking for dishes that will cool you down. Chinese chicken salad is one of those recipes. Crisp, crunchy and flavorful, this salad is great for any night of the week. Chinese chicken salad is also a great use for leftover chicken.
Ingredients:
Chicken:
1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut in half through the thickest part
1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut in half through the thickest part
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
Dressing:
4 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
Salad:
1 head iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
1 head iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
1 10-ounce can Mandarin oranges, drained
3/4 cup chow mein or Top Ramen (crushed) noodles
Toasted slivered almonds for garnish
Directions:
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the dressing and vegetables. In a small bowl, combine the rice vinegar, orange juice, light soy sauce, sugar and sesame oil. Refrigerate until needed.
Add the lettuce, green onions, cilantro and chicken; toss with the dressing.
Next, toss in the Mandarin oranges.
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