Ming's Chinese Chicken Salad is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, offering a harmonious balance of crisp vegetables, tender chicken, and a zesty dressing. Here's a recipe that captures the essence of this beloved dish:
Ingredients: For the Salad: – 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast – 6 cups mixed salad greens (such as romaine, iceberg, and spinach) – 1 cup shredded red cabbage – 1 cup shredded carrot
– 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced – 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced – 1 cup snow peas, trimmed and sliced diagonally – 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted – 1/4 cup chopped green onion – 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
For the Dressing: – 1/4 cup soy sauce – 2 tablespoons rice vinegar – 2 tablespoons honey – 1 tablespoon sesame oil
– 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger – 2 cloves garlic, minced – 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seed – Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions: 1. Start by cooking the chicken breasts. Season them with salt and pepper, then grill or pan-sear until cooked through. Once cooked, let them rest for a few minutes, then slice thinly or shred. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the salad greens, shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, sliced bell peppers, snow peas, toasted almonds, chopped green onions, and chopped cilantro.
1. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and toasted sesame seeds until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. 2. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Toss everything together until evenly coated with the dressing.
1. Add the sliced or shredded chicken to the salad and toss gently to combine. 2. Divide the salad among serving plates or bowls. Optionally, garnish with additional toasted almonds, chopped cilantro, and sesame seeds before serving. 3. Enjoy your Ming's Chinese Chicken Salad immediately, reveling in the perfect blend of flavors and textures.
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