Description
Bobby Flay’s Chinese Chicken Salad delivers a zesty fusion of crisp vegetables and tender grilled chicken. Crunchy cabbage, fragrant herbs, and a tangy sesame dressing create a perfect balance that will transport you to flavor paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- ½ head Napa cabbage, shredded
- ½ head romaine lettuce, shredded
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 2 carrots, shredded
- ¼ pound snow peas, julienned
- ¼ cup thinly sliced green onion
- ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- ¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
Dressing and Garnish:
- ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons chipotle pepper puree
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- ½ cup canola oil
- ½ cup chopped roasted peanuts
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Chili oil, optional
- Grilled lime halves, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine peanut butter, grated fresh ginger, low-sodium soy sauce, golden honey, toasted sesame oil, and neutral canola oil in a medium mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly until the dressing achieves a smooth, well-incorporated consistency.
- Season the dressing with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- In a large salad bowl, combine finely shredded green cabbage, crisp romaine lettuce, julienned carrots, tender snow peas, chopped fresh cilantro, and thinly sliced green onions.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetable mixture, tossing gently to ensure every ingredient is evenly coated and well-distributed.
- Transfer the dressed salad to a clean serving platter, artfully arranging the vibrant vegetables.
- Garnish the salad with roughly chopped roasted peanuts, delicate fresh mint leaves, and shredded cooked chicken breast.
- Optional: Enhance the dish’s flavor profile by drizzling a small amount of spicy chili oil over the top.
- Complete the presentation by adding charred lime halves around the platter, providing a zesty, caramelized citrus accent to the dish.
Notes
- Warm chicken brings out deeper, richer flavor profiles when slightly heated before mixing into the salad.
- Chopping vegetables uniformly ensures consistent texture and even distribution throughout the dish.
- Customize protein options by substituting rotisserie chicken with grilled shrimp or crispy tofu for variety.
- Refrigerate leftover salad in an airtight container for up to two days, keeping dressing separate to maintain crispness.
- Fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley can elevate the overall taste and provide a bright, aromatic finish.
- Store unused chipotle peppers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for future recipe adventures.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more seamlessly and develop more complex flavor interactions.
- Slice ingredients just before serving to preserve maximum crunch and prevent wilting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 575 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 46 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 36 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg