The Best Chopped Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe - a delicious, hearty salad bursting with Asian chicken flavor that the whole family will love.

Chinese Chopped Chicken Salad is one of my all time favorite dishes - it is crisp, crunchy, cooling - and packed with tons of flavor.
I love salty, slightly sweet, and crunchy Asian-inspired salads - and this Chopped Chinese Chicken Salad is one of my all time favorite meals ever.
One note: While this salad is definitely inspired by Chinese Chicken flavors, it is in no way an authentic Chinese dish - but since I see it most often on menus as a Chinese Chicken salad, I'm just sticking with the name 😉 .
Just take me to The Best Chopped Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe already!
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To make This Salad, You'll Need:
This Chinese Chopped Chicken Salad is wonderful because it packs a TON of flavor in one big bowl - without any ingredients that are hard to find.
All of the ingredients below should be easy to locate at your local grocery store - some in the fresh produce section, and some in the Asian food aisle.
For the Salad Dressing:
2 tablespoons canola oil
⅓ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup hoisin sauce
1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
For the Salad:
4 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
1 pound Napa cabbage cored and finely shredded
2 cups red cabbage cored and finely shredded
1 cup shredded carrots
1 bunch scallions thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh cilantro minced
1 cup fried wonton strips
2 tablespoons sesame seeds for garnish, optional
Chopped Chinese Chicken Salad Ingredient Ideas:
This salad is one of my all time favorites because it is so incredibly versatile. If you don't love an ingredient as listed, go ahead and swap it for something you like more!
I am adding my favorite alternative ingredients to add in to make the tastiest Chinese Chicken Salad:
Snap peas
Red bell pepper, shredded or diced
Water chestnuts
Poppy Seeds
Chopped peanuts
Tamarind
Grilled shrimp
Other Delicious Salads You'll Love:
If you loved this easy Chinese Chopped Chicken Salad Recipe, be sure to check out some of my other favorite salads!
Delicious hearty salads like The Best Easy Chicken Taco Salad Recipe, and a delicious Grilled Chimichurri Chicken and Vegetables Salad - as well as fun favorites like this Cheesy Chicken Taco Salad Stuffed Avocado Recipe, and another takeout inspired Spicy Thai Beef Salad Recipe.
The Best Chopped Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe
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The Best Chopped Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe
The Best Chopped Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe - a delicious, hearty salad bursting with Asian chicken flavor that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
For the Salad Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- ⅓ cup rice vinegar
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
For the Salad:
- 4 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
- 1 pound Napa cabbage cored and finely shredded
- 2 cups red cabbage cored and finely shredded
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 bunch scallions thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro minced
- 1 cup fried wonton strips
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds for garnish, optional
Instructions
To make the dressing:
- In a small jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine oil, vinegar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil. Shake vigorously until combined.
- Allow flavors to blend at room temperature while preparing the rest of the salad. Or, refrigerate for up to 4 days.
To make the salad:
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cabbage, carrots, scallions, and cilantro. Shake the dressing to recombine and pour over the salad.
- Toss until evenly coated. Sprinkle with chow mein noodles and sesame seeds, if using, and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 357Total Fat 21gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 15gCholesterol 85mgSodium 520mgCarbohydrates 17gFiber 3gSugar 6gProtein 25g
Nutrition is automatically calculated by Nutritionix - please verify all nutrition information independently and consult with a doctor or nutritionist for any and all medical and diet advice.
Mary
This salad has become a family favorite and part of our spring and summer dinner rotation!
Trang
Love the final touch and crunch with the wontons!
Stephanie
This is my all-time favorite salad! I can't get enough of that delicious dressing!
Anna
This salad is delicious! My go-to recently for lunch!
Bree
This salad is so flavorful! I love the dressing!
Kara Cook
This is one of my favorite salads to order when we eat out. I can't wait to try it at home. Your version looks simply scrumptious!!
Allyson Zea
This looks just like one of my favorite restaurant salads! I HAVE to try your recipe!
Anna
This salad is a must on our weekly menu! So tasty!
Billy
Gosh does this look so good and healthy! I'm for sure going to make this, the dressing looks awesome!