The Best Asian Chicken Salad

When it comes to salad I love one that is full bodied, full of flavor and texture. It had been a while since I last Asian chicken salad but I always loved the brightness of the dish! This will be the fan favorite when it comes to salads and will be gone before you know it!

This salad is really customizable because you can choose flavors, textures, and protein. This is the flavor profile I used, but you can really change it up any way you want! What I think really adds to the flavor of this salad is the freshness of the herbs. Using fresh green onion, cilantro, and mint is one of my favorite combinations of herbs to use together.

First, chop your greens. You can use any type but I like the crunch of romaine. To add a bit of color I also like slicing some purple cabbage! Once you have the base of your salad, it is time to add the fresh vegetables. I add carrots, cucumber, edamame, and mandarin oranges! The acidity of the oranges is what is my favorite part about this salad.

To make the sesame dressing, 1 tbsp of mayonnaise, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp white wine vinegar, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp orange juice, 1 tsp ginger and 1 tsp of honey. Mix well and set aside. For added texture, fry your wonton pieces. You can buy these pre-made at the store, however, I find they have a funny after taste!

The Best Asian Chicken Salad – Fresh, Crunchy & Flavorful

This Asian Chicken Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines crisp greens, fresh herbs, juicy mandarin oranges, and crunchy wonton strips for the ultimate salad experience. The savory-sweet sesame dressing ties it all together, making this salad light, refreshing, and satisfying. Perfect as a main dish or a side, this salad is fully customizable to your preferences!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Asian

Servings 2

Equipment

• Cutting Board & Knife
• Mixing Bowls
• Small Whisk or Fork
• Large Skillet or Grill Pan
• Tongs

Ingredients

  

For the Salad Base:

• 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
• ½ purple cabbage thinly sliced
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup diced cucumber
• ¼ cup minced cilantro
• ¼ cup chopped green onion
• ¼ cup chopped mint
• 3 mandarin oranges peeled & segmented
• ¼ cup slivered almonds
• 1 cup fried wonton pieces store-bought or homemade

For the Chicken:

• 1 chicken breast
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp ginger grated or ground

For the Sesame Dressing:

• 1 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp orange juice
• 1 tsp ginger grated
• 1 tsp honey

Instructions

 

Step 1: Prep the Vegetables

• Wash and chop romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
• Thinly slice the purple cabbage.
• Dice the cucumber and shred the carrots.
• Chop cilantro, green onion, and mint.
• Peel and separate the mandarin orange segments.

Step 2: Cook the Chicken

• In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, and ginger.
• Coat the chicken breast with the marinade and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
• Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
• Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.

Step 3: Make the Sesame Dressing

• In a small bowl, whisk together:
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp orange juice
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1 tsp honey
• Stir until smooth and well combined. Set aside.

Step 4: Assemble the Salad

• In a large bowl, combine lettuce, cabbage, carrots, cucumber, cilantro, green onion, mint, and mandarin oranges.
• Add sliced chicken, slivered almonds, and fried wonton pieces.
• Drizzle the sesame dressing over the salad. Toss to combine.

Step 5: Serve & Enjoy!

• Plate the salad and serve immediately.
• Enjoy fresh with an extra sprinkle of almonds, wonton crisps, or fresh herbs for added crunch!

Keyword Asian, Chicken, Salad