Chinese Chicken Salad
Made with leftover rotisserie chicken, romaine, napa, crispy wonton strips and the best sesame ginger dressing ever!
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Whenever I have a bit of rotisserie chicken leftover from this, I repurpose the leftovers to make my favorite Chinese chicken salad. A restaurant-quality salad that actually tastes so much better right at home.
Packed with romaine lettuce, napa cabbage, mandarin oranges, cilantro, green onions, salted cashews, green onions, and of course the crispiest wonton strips. Store-bought is fine, but nothing ever compares to the homemade version.
Not to mention, the perfectly paired sesame ginger dressing that goes so well with this. The dressing can always be made ahead of time, tucked away in the fridge prior to serving. And you can munch on all the wonton strips during prep time.
Chinese Chicken Salad: Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we love this Instant Pot rotisserie chicken recipe! So easy and so flavorful (and makes for great salads).
Bell peppers, zucchini, and snap peas are all great additions.
Absolutely! The dressing can be stored in the fridge, and everything else can be prepped/chopped and stored in separate containers (especially the mandarin oranges to avoid sogginess). When ready to serve, gently toss all of your ingredients together with the dressing.
Chinese Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 1 head romaine, shredded
- 4 cups shredded napa cabbage
- 3 cups leftover shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 (15-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- ½ cup roasted salted cashews
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cups crispy wonton strips, homemade or store-bought
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
for the sesame ginger dressing
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons orange marmalade
- 2 ½ tablespoons canola oil
- 2 ½ tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- To assemble the salad, place romaine lettuce in a large bowl; top with cabbage, chicken, mandarin oranges, cilantro, cashews and green onions. Pour the sesame ginger dressing on top of the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately, topped with wonton strips and sesame seeds.
for the sesame ginger dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, orange marmalade, canola oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger and sesame seeds; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Looks and sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing this recipe! 😀
Another nice recipe. Thank you.
Another wonderful recipe of your’s I need to make 🙂
I so love reading your recipes. They always look so simple, fresh and delicious.
Is ti totally weird that I have NEVER had a Chinese Chicken Salad? You can say yes.
How-ev-er, I always see them at restaurants and feel like I should try one…but now I can make it healthier and at home! YES! Pinned 🙂
Nor have I, Taylor, but I’ve printed this recipe and very soon I won’t be able to say it anymore!
I just made this salad tonight and it is so great!!!! I would recommend with 5 stars
This looks great and I love the colours!
Mmm I love sesame oil, and I bet you’ve taken it to New heights in that dressing, it looks fantastic, I love the colours – hurrah for Balance, and amazing recipes, thanks! 😀 x
This looks like an amazing salad and I can almost taste the vinaigrette from here and I want it!!
I want this salad right now! Seriously looks so good!
yes you are right