Ingredients

3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 teaspoons brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon hot chile paste
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 pound skinless , boneless chicken breast halves
16 wonton wrappers , shredded
4 cups romaine lettuce - torn , washed and dried
2 cups shredded carrots
1 bunch green onions , chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Chinese Chicken Salad is a popular dish in the United States that is often served in Chinese-American restaurants or at potlucks and parties. It's a refreshing and flavorful way to enjoy salad, with a combination of savory and sweet flavors and crunchy textures. This recipe includes a homemade dressing that adds a tangy kick, while the shredded chicken and crispy wonton strips make it hearty enough to serve as a main course. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover chicken from a previous meal!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, peanut butter, brown sugar, hot chile paste, ginger, rice wine vinegar, and sesame oil.
3.Place the chicken in a baking dish and cover with half of the sauce. Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until juices run clear. Allow to cool, then shred chicken with a fork.
4.Arrange the lettuce, carrots, green onions, and cilantro on a large serving platter.
5.In a small skillet, saute the wonton strips until lightly browned and crispy. Add to salad.
6.Top the salad with the shredded chicken and remaining sauce.
7.Toss all ingredients together and enjoy!

PROS

This salad recipe boasts a variety of textures and flavors, including savory chicken, crunchy wontons, and fresh veggies like lettuce and carrots.

It’s also super easy to make and can be a great way to use up leftover chicken.

CONS

This recipe includes hoisin sauce and brown sugar, which can make it higher in sugar and calories than other chicken salad recipes.

The wonton strips are also fried, so they add extra fat and calories.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite its higher calorie count, this salad recipe includes several nutritious ingredients such as lean protein from the chicken, vitamin A from the carrots, and fiber from the lettuce.
It’s also a good source of vitamin C, which can help support a healthy immune system.

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