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    Home » Food Fun Friday » Keto » Keto Chinese Chicken Salad

    Keto Chinese Chicken Salad

    Published: Jun 20, 2019 · Modified: Dec 7, 2021 by Vicky

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    Chinese Chicken Salad is usually one of my go-to meals when dining out. It is tasty and filling, but not Keto friendly. That is why I love this recipe for Keto Chinese Chicken Salad. I can enjoy all of my favorite flavors at home (which saves me money - bonus!) and stay on program. Be sure to also check out these other Keto chicken dishes, Keto Chinese Chicken and Broccoli and Keto Chicken Broccoli Casserole with Cauliflower.

     I love this recipe for Keto Chinese Chicken Salad. I can enjoy all of my favorite flavors at home and stay on program. If you are not on the keto program feel free to add chow mein noodles. #keto #ketorecipe #chinesechickensalad
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    • Why you'll love this Keto Chinese Chicken Salad
    • Ingredients
    • How to make this keto Chinese chicken salad recipe
    • Keto Chinese Chicken Salad
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Have you heard about Butcher Box?
    • Related posts

    Why you'll love this Keto Chinese Chicken Salad

    This salad makes a great lunch or dinner and tastes like something you'd get at your favorite chain restaurant. If you are serving this salad to people who are not following a low carb program, feel free to serve with crunchy chow mein noodles, as I have pictured below.

    keto Chinese chicken salad

    Ingredients

    • canola oil
    • rice vinegar
    • hoisin sauce
    • soy sauce
    • ginger
    • toasted sesame oil
    • diced chicken
    • Napa cabbage
    • red cabbage
    • romaine lettuce
    • shredded carrots
    • scallions
    • cilantro
    • sesame seeds

    How to make this keto Chinese chicken salad recipe

    To make this salad, you'll want to start by putting together the Asian salad dressing.  Combine oil, vinegar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Whisk the ingredients until they are fully combined.

    You'll want to let the dressing to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes, so the flavors can blend while you are preparing the rest of the salad. You can refrigerate this dressing for up to 4 days.

    making asian dressing

    Once the dressing is prepared, it is time to work on assembling the salad.

    ingredients for chinese chicken salad

    In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, romaine lettuce, diced chicken breasts, carrots, scallions, and cilantro. Remix the dressing to recombine and drizzle it over the salad.

    making keto chinese chicken salad

     

    Toss everything until evenly coated. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and if you are serving this to someone who isn't watching their carbs, feel free to add chow mein noodles.

    keto chinese chicken salad

    To make this Keto friendly, simply omit the noodles. You might also enjoy this 3 Ingredient Asian Slaw for days when you are not on Keto.

    keto chinese chicken salad

    I love how versatile this Keto Chinese Chicken Salad is, and how you can easily add some easy ingredients to make it a yummy meal for whoever you are serving. Be sure to also check out our Keto Egg Roll in a Bowl.

    Keto Chinese Chicken Salad

     I love this recipe for Keto Chinese Chicken Salad. I can enjoy all of my favorite flavors at home and stay on program. If you are not on the keto program feel free to add chow mein noodles. 
    4.56 from 9 votes
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: Chinese
    Keyword: keto
    Prep Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 226kcal

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for dressing

    • 2 Tbsp. canola oil
    • ⅓ cup rice vinegar
    • ¼ cup hoisin sauce
    • 1 ½ TBsp. soy sauce
    • ½ TBsp. tablespoon ginger
    • ½ tsp. toasted sesame oil

    Ingredients for Salad

    • 4 cups cooked chicken diced
    • 1 pound Napa cabbage cored and shredded
    • 2 cups red cabbage finely shredded
    • 1 cup shredded carrots
    • 1 bunch scallions sliced thin
    • ¼ cup cilantro minced
    • 2 TBsp. sesame seeds for garnish - optional
    • 2 cups romaine lettuce

    Instructions

    Asian Dressing:

    • In a small bowl, combine oil, vinegar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil. Whisk until fully combined.
    • Allow dressing to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes for flavors to blend while preparing the rest of the salad. Or, refrigerate for up to 4 days.

    Salad:

    • In a large salad bowl combine the cabbage, romaine lettuce, chicken, carrots, scallions, and cilantro. Remix up the dressing to recombine and drizzle over the salad.
    • Toss everything until evenly coated. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and optional chow mein noodles (skip if following keto) and serve.

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    Notes

    Without dressing, you can store this salad in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days. If you have already dressed the salad, it should be eaten right away.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 356mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3230IU | Vitamin C: 30.3mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 1.8mg

    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I store this Keto Asian Chicken Salad?

    Without dressing, you can store this salad in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days. If you have already dressed the salad, it should be eaten right away.

    What kind of chicken do I use in this salad?

    I used diced chicken breast, but chopped up rotisserie chicken would work as well.

    What else can I add to this salad?

    You can add sliced almonds and diced red peppers for extra crunch. You can also garnish with green onions.

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    • Keto Chinese Chicken and Broccoli
    • Keto Crack Chicken in the Crock Pot
    • Best Keto Recipes for Dinner

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    Comments

    1. Edyta

      June 20, 2019 at 10:27 am

      5 stars
      This salad is absolutely amazing. I will be making it often. All the ingredients are spot on.

    2. Sara Welch

      June 20, 2019 at 10:53 am

      5 stars
      What an awesome recipe! This will pair nicely with our dinner this evening! Yum!

    3. Andrea

      June 20, 2019 at 10:57 am

      This looks so colorful and delicious! I never thought to make Chinese chicken salad at home, but you've made it seem so easy. I need to try it!

    4. Eden | Sweet Tea and Thyme

      June 20, 2019 at 11:11 am

      5 stars
      So good! We absolutely LOVED the dressing!

    5. Cookilicious

      June 20, 2019 at 12:48 pm

      food should always be colorful and appetizing like this

    6. Lola Osinkolu

      June 20, 2019 at 4:19 pm

      5 stars
      I totally understand ur love for Chinese chicken salad! Its surely worth the crave nd I'm sure this version would be even better!

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