Asian Chicken Salad

carrot,

cabbage

romaine lettuce

red bell pepper, seeded and deveined, thinly sliced

Thai basil leaves or fresh mint leaves, chopped** see Cook's Note

thinly sliced store-bought rotisserie chicken (about 2 small chicken breasts)

slivered almonds, toasted** see Cook's Note

toasted white or black sesame seeds*

soy sauce

rice vinegar*

sugar

salt and black pepper, optional

For the salad: Using a vegetable peeler, shave the carrot and add to a large salad bowl. Stir in the cabbage, lettuce, pepper, Thai basil, chicken, almonds, and sesame seeds. 

For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, if using. 

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Garnish with the chow mein noodles and serve.

Very good but adding fresh grated ginger takes it over the top!

I added Mandarin oranges to this, and it was INCREDIBLE!!  Over all, this salad is delish!  

Absolutely light, flavorful, and filling. A few tweaks: instead of vegetable oil, I used sesame oil. The added nuttiness transforms any recipe. Like a previous reviewer suggested, I added peanut butter  (1-2 Tbs) to the dressing for a richer and creamier consistentcy. I also added fresh ginger, finely chopped, to both the dressing and salad.<div>I only had raw chicken breasts (skinless and boneless). I marinated them in sesame oil, sesame seeds, soy sauce, and garlic powder for a few minutes. I made sure chicken breasts were covered in marinade when transferred to searing pan or grill. Cooked through. Let them sit for a couple of minutes. Slice.</div><div>Despite not having Chow mein noodles or basil, recipe turned out delicious.</div><div>Key note: the salad dressing is crucial. Slowly adjust, add or omit ingredients to your palate's preference. </div>

The dressing was super bland and so disappointing. Needs garlic, ginger, scallions, lime...something!!

I usually LOVE Giada's recipes, however, I couldn't get past the dressing on this one. I didn't care for it at all! I think it's missing something. I'm glad I tasted it before I dressed the salad! I gave it 3 stars because it is easy to prepare.

Tastes excellent and is super easy!! Also excellent with roasted shrimp. I don't use mint or Thai basil, but it doesn't make any difference to our taste buds. Thanks, Giada.

Very good, but something is missing in the dressing. Will make again with some of the modifications suggested here. Thx!

I loved it. I made it and gave my skeptic boyfriend some for dinner one day, he loved it and wanted to learn how to make it. He just started eating different foods other than American and Costarican. I have also have used shrimp instead of chicken it works well.

Was unsure at first but WOW this is really I will make this again!!

Couldn't find sesame seeds, or Thai basil or mint. But this was good. It made a huge salad. It was made as a pre dinner salad. Fyi it doesn't hold up well for the day after because its dressed. 

https://www.foodnetwork.com/videos/asian-chicken-salad-0135729

Giada's refreshing Asian chicken salad is perfect for a light meal.

asian chicken salad

Prep Time: 18 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total: 28 minutes

Servings: 5

Author : Giada De Laurentiis

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