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Asian Chicken and Cabbage Salad

URL: https://alexandracooks.com/2017/01/04/chicken-cabbage-salad-sesame-seeds-scallions-almonds/

Ingredients

The salad

  • 1 whole chicken, about 3 lbs
  • 1 head cabbage, about 2.5 lbs
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • cup sesame seeds
  • 6 scallions, thinly sliced

The dressing

  • ½ cup neutral oil (such as canola or grapeseed)
  • ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Boil a large pot of water and add 1 tablespoon of kosher salt. Simmer the chicken for 15 minutes, then cover and let it sit off the heat for another 15 minutes.
  2. Remove the chicken, let it cool, and shred the meat from the bones.
  3. Cut the cabbage into quarters, slice it thinly, and massage with 1 tablespoon of kosher salt. Let it sit for 15 minutes, then rinse and drain.
  4. Whisk together the neutral oil, sesame oil, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, and remaining teaspoon of kosher salt to make the dressing.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, shredded chicken, almonds, sesame seeds, and scallions. Add the dressing and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6 to 8
Calories
350
Total fat
20g
Total carbohydrates
15g
Total protein
25g
Sodium
800mg
Cholesterol
70mg

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