Chinese Cabbage 'n' Chicken Salad
- SERVES
- 6
- COOK TIME
- 15 Min
Believe it or not, this Chinese Cabbage 'n' Chicken Salad is a favorite in the Mr. Food Test Kitchen. It's requested at least once a month and devoured within the lunch hour. Most of us agree that it's the homemade Asian-style dressing that really makes this recipe amazing, but we'll leave it up to you to be the judge!
What You'll Need
- 4 tablespoon sesame oil, divided
- 1 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/3 cup sesame seeds
- 4 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 medium head Napa or Chinese cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 pound snow peas, trimmed
- 1 carrot, peeled and shredded
What to Do
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons sesame oil; sauté chicken 5 to 7 minutes, or until no longer pink in center. Remove chicken to a plate.
- Heat remaining sesame oil, and saute sesame seeds and garlic 3 to 5 minutes, or until seeds are golden brown. Add soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and vegetable oil; cook 1 minute. Stir in chicken and heat 3 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cabbage, snow peas, and carrot. Add dressing with chicken and toss until cabbage is evenly coated. Serve immediately.
Check This Out!
- Feeling inspired to stay with the Asian theme? Serve up our Good Luck Sherbet for a tasty and refreshing ending to your meal.
- Looking for another main course? Try our Lucky Chinese Noodles, our Imperial Pork Pot Stickers, or General Tso's Chicken!
- For even more Chinese goodness, check out our collection of Takeout Dishes to Make at Home.