Description
This crunchy, flavorful Chinese chicken salad is packed with rotisserie chicken, three types of cabbage, carrots, green onions, mandarin oranges, and crispy ramen noodles. Tossed in a sweet and tangy homemade dressing, it’s perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or a refreshing dinner!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken (Optional):
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2 cups rotisserie chicken, cooked and chopped
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1 cup The Original Japanese BBQ Sauce (or teriyaki sauce)
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For the Dressing:
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3/4 cup peanut oil
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1 tbsp peanut butter
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/4 cup rice vinegar
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2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
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1/8 tsp sesame oil
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For the Ramen:
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1/2 cup butter
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3 packs ramen noodles, crunched (seasoning packets discarded)
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1/3 cup sliced almonds
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1/4 cup sesame seeds
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For the Salad:
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3/4 head Napa cabbage, thinly sliced
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1/3 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
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1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup shredded carrots
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6 green onions, chopped (white parts discarded)
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1–2 cans mandarin oranges, drained
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Instructions
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For the Chicken (Optional):
If using chicken, add it to a ziplock bag with BBQ or teriyaki sauce and marinate in the fridge until ready to serve. -
For the Dressing:
In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together peanut oil, peanut butter, sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
Bring to a boil and continue boiling for 1 minute. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. -
For the Ramen:
Place ramen noodles in a sealed plastic bag and smash into small pieces with a meat tenderizer.
In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter, then add noodles, almonds, and sesame seeds.
Stir occasionally until the mixture is golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Transfer to a plate to cool. -
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For the Salad:
Discard the core of the Napa, green, and red cabbage and slice thinly using a sharp knife or mandolin.
In a large bowl, toss together cabbages, carrots, green onions, and mandarin oranges.
Add the cooled ramen mixture and marinated chicken (if using).
Drizzle with dressing, toss well, and serve immediately.
Notes
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If you’re not using rotisserie chicken, you can substitute cooked chicken breast or any cooked chicken of your choice.
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Adjust the sweetness of the dressing by adding more sugar if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg