How can I make my own Asian-inspired dressing?

A recipe for a homemade dressing can be found in the recipe card notes below.

Can I meal prep this salad?

Crunchy veggies are a bit heartier that meal prepping this should work just fine. Add the dressing and the chow mein noodles right before serving, otherwise the moisture will make the noodles lose their crunch.

I can't find Chinese 5 Spice Seasoning. Any subs?

Yes! Use part garam masala and part Cajun seasoning instead.

Asian Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Asian Chicken Salad
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped green onions; 2-3 cups shredded lettuce or slaw (I used raw grated Brussels sprouts); 1/2 cup whole almonds, chopped; 2 cups shredded carrots; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 2 cups cooked, shelled edamame; toasted sesame seeds (optional); 2 chicken breasts; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons Chinese 5 spice seasoning; 2 cups chow mein noodles (dry crunchy kind)

Description

This Asian Chicken Salad is crunchy, fresh, and packed with BIG flavors! Shredded slaw, carrots, edamame, crunchy chow mein noodles, and soy-marinated chicken on top. YUM!

Ingredients

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1/4 cup chopped green onions
2–3 cups shredded lettuce or slaw (I used raw grated Brussels sprouts)
1/2 cup whole almonds, chopped
2 cups shredded carrots
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 cups cooked, shelled edamame
toasted sesame seeds (optional)
2 chicken breasts
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons Chinese 5 spice seasoning
2 cups chow mein noodles (dry crunchy kind)

Instructions

Toss all salad ingredients – green onions, lettuce, almonds, carrots, cilantro, edamame, and sesame seeds.
Whisk together the soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sugar, and seasoning. Marinate the chicken in the sauce for at least 1 hour. Bake chicken in the sauce at 400 degrees, for about 20-30 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through. When chicken is cooled, shred and add to the salad.
Toss with dressing of your choice and chow mein noodles just before serving.

Notes

Dressing: I used Panera’s Asian Sesame bottled dressing – yum! I also made my own quick and easy version of an Asian dressing by whirring all these together in the food processor: 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup oil, 3 tablespoons white vinegar, 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter, 1 tablespoon hoisin, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and about 1/3 cup water.

Nutrition info: Nutrition info includes the homemade peanut dressing.

Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Toss
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Keywords: asian chicken salad, asian salad, chicken salad, salad recipe