Name: Chinese Chicken Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, chopped; 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, boiled and cut into bite size pieces; 1 carrot, shredded; 1/2 cucumber, peeled cut into quarters and thinly sliced; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped; 3 green onions, sliced; 1/4 cup peanuts, coarsely crushed (I do this in a ziplock bag and use my rolling pin) or 1/2 cup chow mein noodles (or a combo); 1/3 cup peanut oil; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 1/3 cup cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

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Fresh, crunchy and so good! I made this up when my favorite Chinese dressing mix was discontinued. My husband loves this! We usually eat it just between the two of us while the kids eat a cheese pizza. But the kids usually end up eating some too.

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ingredients

For the Salad
¹⁄₂ head iceberg lettuce, chopped
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, boiled and cut into bite size pieces
1 carrot, shredded
¹⁄₂ cucumber, peeled cut into quarters and thinly sliced
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
3 green onions, sliced
¹⁄₄ cup peanuts, coarsely crushed (I do this in a ziplock bag and use my rolling pin) or 1/2 cup chow mein noodles (or a combo)
For the Dressing
¹⁄₃ cup peanut oil
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
¹⁄₃ cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
¹⁄₄ cup sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

directions

Prepare dressing by adding all ingredients to shaker, shake well and let sit a minimum to 1 hour.
Boil chicken until no longer pink, about 10-15 minute let cool then cut into bite size pieces.
While cooking chicken, chop lettuce, shred carrot, peel and slice cucumber, chop cilantro, slice onions, and crush peanuts.
Put everything in a salad bowl and toss very well with dressing (you may not use it all).
This is good with soft rolls or sesame crackers.

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"Fresh, crunchy and so good! I made this up when my favorite Chinese dressing mix was discontinued. My husband loves this! We usually eat it just between the two of us while the kids eat a cheese pizza. But the kids usually end up eating some too."

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review by Arichka

10/28/2006

Delicious and very good for you salad. Loaded with vitamins and lean protein. We loved it. I substituted iceberg lettuce with finely shredded cabbage and used dried cilantro and red wine vinegar in the dressing. The dressing came out awesome !! Will make it again.Thank you!

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10/23/2006

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creation by HelenG

10/23/2006

Fresh, crunchy and so good! I made this up when my favorite Chinese dressing mix was discontinued. My husband loves this! We usually eat it just between the two of us while the kids eat a cheese pizza. But the kids usually end up eating some too.