Light Chinese Chicken Salad With Hoisin Vinaigrette Recipes

HOISIN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the romaine, chicken, tomatoes and onions. , In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, hoisin sauce, ginger, garlic salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD III

Steps:

• To prepare the dressing, whisk together the hoisin sauce, peanut butter, brown sugar, chili paste, ginger, vinegar, and sesame oil.
• Grill or broil the chicken breasts until cooked, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cool and slice.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C). Spray a large shallow pan with nonstick vegetable spray; arrange shredded wontons in a single layer and bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Cool.
• In a large bowl, combine the chicken, wontons, lettuce, carrots, green onions and cilantro. Toss with dressing and serve.

LIGHT CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD WITH HOISIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, then season generously with salt and pepper. Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add the chicken and cook until browned on the first side, about 5 minutes. Flip the chicken over, add ½ cup water, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and continue to cook until the thickest part of the breast is no longer pink and registers about 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, about 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover with plastic wrap. Poke a few vent holes in the plastic wrap and refrigerate the chicken while preparing the other ingredients. When the chicken is cold, shred it into bite-sized pieces.
• Meanwhile, shake the vinegar, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, hoisin, soy sauce, and ginger together in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; set aside.
• Toss the shredded chicken, carrot, cabbage, red pepper, sprouts, scallions, and cilantro in a large serving bowl. Shake the dressing to recombine, pour it over the chicken salad, and toss to coat. Sprinkle with the chow mein noodles before serving.

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Marinate chicken in combination of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil and pepper in a large bowl for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Bake chicken (with any remaining marinade juices) in a shallow dish for 15-20 minutes or until chicken runs clear
• Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before cutting into strips.
• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add almonds. Cook for about 2 minutes and then add ramen noodles to toast for another 2 minutes or starting to brown. Add sesame seeds and cook for 1 more minute or until everything is lightly browned.
• Combine cabbage, carrot, edamame and green onions in a large salad bowl.
• Add almonds, noodles and sesame seeds to salad.
• Combine all dressing ingredients.
• Top salad with chicken, cilantro (if using) and desired amount of dressing. Mix well.
• Salad keeps in the fridge for 2-3 days. Will keep longer if you reserve dressing for before serving.
• Enjoy room temperature or cold.

CHICKEN AND WATERCRESS SALAD WITH HOISIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Finely chop ginger and 2/3 of onions in processor. Add next 5 ingredients; blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
• Arrange watercress on large platter. Mix chicken and 2/3 of bell pepper slices in bowl. Arrange chicken atop watercress. Pour dressing over. Top with remaining green onions and bell pepper slices; serve.