Chinese Crispy Chicken Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This Chinese crispy chicken salad has become my go to dinner when I want something satisfying but don't want to spend all evening cooking. The best part is that it comes together in under an hour, making it perfect for busy weeknights. I love how the crispy wonton strips add such wonderful texture against the fresh vegetables and tender chicken, plus ginger is packed with anti inflammatory benefits that make this feel like a genuinely nourishing meal. The homemade sauce with rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey brings everything together with this perfect balance of tangy and sweet. It's honestly so simple to throw together, and your whole family will be asking for seconds.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400 gchicken breast
- 120 mlrice vinegar
- 90 mlsoy sauce
- 60 mlhoney
- 100 gginger
- 8 ggarlic
- 100 gscallions
- 150 gcrispy wonton strips
- 400 gmixed greens
- 200 gdiced cucumber
- 150 gdiced carrots
- 100 gdiced bell peppers
- 50 gcrushed peanuts
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Instructions
- 1
In a blender or food processor, combine rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic. Blend until smooth.
Tip: Adjust the dressing to your taste.
- 2
In a separate bowl, toss the chicken breast with a pinch of salt until coated.
Tip: Make sure to coat the chicken evenly.
- 3
Heat about 2 cm of oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breast and fry until crispy and golden brown.
Tip: Don't overcrowd the pan.
- 4
Remove the chicken from the oil and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Tip: Let it cool slightly before adding to the salad.
- 5
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, diced cucumber, diced carrots, and diced bell peppers.
Tip: Add the crispy wonton strips on top.
- 6
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
Tip: Add the crispy chicken on top.
- 7
Sprinkle crushed peanuts over the salad.
Tip: Garnish with scallions and serve immediately.
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