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Ramen Chinese Chicken Salad

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  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stove-top, No-bake
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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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  1. For the Chicken (Optional):

    • 2 cups rotisserie chicken, cooked and chopped

    • 1 cup The Original Japanese BBQ Sauce (or teriyaki sauce)

  2. For the Dressing:

    • 3/4 cup peanut oil

    • 1 tbsp peanut butter

    • 1/2 cup sugar

    • 1/4 cup rice vinegar

    • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

    • 1/8 tsp sesame oil

  3. For the Ramen:

    • 1/2 cup butter

    • 3 packs ramen noodles, crunched (seasoning packets discarded)

    • 1/3 cup sliced almonds

    • 1/4 cup sesame seeds

  4. For the Salad:

    • 3/4 head Napa cabbage, thinly sliced

    • 1/3 head green cabbage, thinly sliced

    • 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced

    • 1/2 cup shredded carrots

    • 6 green onions, chopped (white parts discarded)

    • 12 cans mandarin oranges, drained


Instructions

  • 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.

  • 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

  • If you’re not using rotisserie chicken, you can substitute cooked chicken breast or any cooked chicken of your choice.

 

  • 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