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Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe (Keto Friendly)

Chinese chicken salad is so quick to make and has a homemade Asian dressing that elevates the flavor.
Course Sandwich and Salads
Cuisine American
Keyword Asian dressing, chinese chicken salad, chinese chicken salad recipe, homemade Asian salad
Prep Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Calories 232kcal
Author Kelsey

Ingredients

  • Dressing Ingredients:
  • 2 Tbsp. canola oil
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1 1/2 TBsp. soy sauce
  • ½ TBsp. tablespoon ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
  • Salad Ingredients:
  • 4 cups cooked chicken diced
  • 1 pound Napa cabbage cored and shredded
  • 2 cups red cabbage finely shredded
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 bunch scallions sliced thin
  • 1/4 cup cilantro minced
  • 2 TBsp. sesame seeds for garnish - optional
  • 1 cup chow mein noodles optional leave off if Keto

Instructions

  •  In a small bowl, you will add in your vinegar, oil, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil. Whisk until mixed and set aside. You want this to sit at room temperature for up to 30 minutes to help blend the flavors. 
  •  Then in a bowl, you will want to add in your cabbage, chicken, scallions, carrots, and cilantro. Mix up the salad, and stir dressing and then pour over salad. 
  • Toss to coat, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chow mein noodles! 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 391mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g