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A serving plate on a white marble cooktop showcases the fully mixed Chinese Chicken Salad, bursting with crisp textures and vibrant colors. Fresh herbs garnish the dish, making it ready to be served.

Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe

This Chinese Chicken Salad is the perfect blend of crisp, fresh cabbage, juicy rotisserie chicken, and a tangy-sweet vinaigrette. Tossed with crunchy toasted ramen and almonds, it's light yet satisfying!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine Asian- Inspired, fusion
Servings 6
Calories 361 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small bowl (for dressing)
  • Whisk
  • Skillet (for toasting)
  • Cutting board & knife
  • Tongs or salad spoons

Ingredients
  

Salad:

  • 1 rotisserie chicken meat removed and shredded
  • ½ medium head cabbage chopped
  • 4 green onions sliced
  • 1 3 ounce package ramen noodles (such as Nissin® Top Ramen)
  • 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 3 tablespoons slivered almonds

Dressing:

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Shred the chicken – Remove meat from the rotisserie chicken and shred it into bite-sized pieces.
    A glass mixing bowl sits on a white marble cooktop, filled with tender, shredded rotisserie chicken. A hand gently separates the meat into bite-sized pieces, preparing it for the salad.
  • Chop the veggies – Finely chop cabbage and slice green onions.
    A glass mixing bowl on a white marble cooktop holds finely chopped cabbage and sliced green onions, neatly arranged. A sharp knife rests beside the bowl, ready for more ingredient preparation.
  • Toast the crunch – In a dry skillet, toast the ramen noodles (crushed), almonds, and sesame seeds until golden.
    A black skillet on a white marble cooktop toasts crushed ramen noodles, slivered almonds, and sesame seeds. The mixture turns golden brown as steam rises, while a wooden spatula stirs gently for even roasting.
  • Make the dressing – Whisk olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
    A glass mixing bowl on a white marble cooktop is filled with shredded chicken, chopped cabbage, and sliced green onions. A wooden spoon rests inside, ready to mix the fresh and vibrant ingredients.
  • Assemble the salad – Combine chicken, cabbage, and green onions in a large bowl.
    A glass mixing bowl on a white marble cooktop holds the assembled salad as toasted ramen, almonds, and sesame seeds are sprinkled over the top. A drizzle of golden dressing glistens, ready to be tossed.
  • Add crunch & dress – Toss in the toasted ramen, almonds, and sesame seeds, then pour the dressing over.
  • Mix & serve – Toss everything well and serve immediately for the best crunch.
    A serving plate on a white marble cooktop showcases the fully mixed Chinese Chicken Salad, bursting with crisp textures and vibrant colors. Fresh herbs garnish the dish, making it ready to be served.