Name: Chinese Chicken Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound), poached and shredded; 1 small head Napa cabbage, thinly sliced (about 4 cups); 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced; 1 large carrot, julienned or grated; 3 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped; 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; 1 cup crispy wonton strips or chow mein noodles; 3 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

Instructions

Cook the chicken

Place chicken breasts in a pot and cover with water. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 12-15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from water, let cool, then shred with two forks.
Prepare the vegetables

While the chicken cooks, thinly slice the Napa cabbage and red cabbage. Julienne or grate the carrot. Slice the green onions and chop the cilantro. Place all prepared vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
Make the dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, vegetable oil, and grated ginger until well combined and the honey is fully dissolved.
Toast the nuts and seeds

In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds and sesame seeds until lightly golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and let cool.
Assemble the salad

Add the shredded chicken to the bowl with the vegetables. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine. Make sure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Add the crunchy elements

Just before serving, add the toasted almonds, sesame seeds, and crispy wonton strips or chow mein noodles to the salad. Toss gently to incorporate without making the crunchy elements soggy.

Chinese Chicken Salad

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