Ming’s Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe: The Perfect Blend of Flavor
Ming's Chinese Chicken Salad is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, combining crisp vegetables, tender chicken, and a zesty dressing. Here's how you can create this perfect blend of flavor at home:
For the salad:– 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast– 4 cups mixed salad greens (such as romaine, iceberg, and spinach), washed and chopped– 1 cup shredded cabbage– 1 cup shredded carrot– 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
– 1/4 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper– 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion– 1/4 cup chopped cilantro– 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanut– 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)– Salt and pepper to taste
For the dressing:– 3 tablespoons soy sauce– 2 tablespoons rice vinegar– 1 tablespoon honey– 1 tablespoon sesame oil– 1 clove garlic, minced– 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger– 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce (optional, for a spicy kick)
1. Start by cooking the chicken breasts. Season them with salt and pepper, then grill or pan-sear until cooked through. Once cooked, let them cool slightly before slicing them thinly or shredding them into bite-sized pieces.
. In a large mixing bowl, combine the salad greens, shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, sliced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro. Toss everything together until well mixed.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and Sriracha sauce (if using) to make the dressing.
. Once the salad is dressed, sprinkle the chopped roasted peanuts and sesame seeds (if using) over the top for added crunch and flavor.