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Chinese Chicken Salad

Chinese Chicken Salad brings together soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. The dressing has a preparation step of its own. The quick notes will help you get the small jobs lined up before you start.

Prep
15 min
Total
15 min
Original yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
15 listed

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Recipe categories & planning details
Meal type
Main course
Primary protein
Chicken
Cuisine
Asian
Preparation & total time
Quick dinners · Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
Dish type
Salads

A few quick notes

1. Give the dressing its own moment

The dressing has a preparation step of its own. Mix it as directed before bringing the parts together, and follow the recipe for when it is added.

2. Set out the finishing ingredient

Keep the finishing ingredient within reach while the main preparation is going on. Add it at the step in the method so the last job is easy to complete.

3. Have the jar ready for mixing

Use the jar-shaking step to bring the ingredients together before serving. Check the mixture as the recipe directs, then add or use it at the stated step.

Get to know the ingredients

Soy sauce

Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Combine the Dressing ingredients in a jar and shake.

Rice vinegar

Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Combine the Dressing ingredients in a jar and shake.

Sesame oil

Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Top with more crunchy noodles and a good sprinkle of sesame seeds.

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Ingredients

Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.

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How to make it

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Make room for Chinese Chicken Salad

Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.

The last little job

Keep the last little job in mind

The recipe finishes with this step: Serve immediately! Set out what you need for that finish before the cooking gets busy.

A few questions you might have

What should I get ready before starting?

Read the first preparation step before you get going: Combine the Dressing ingredients in a jar and shake.

Which little step is worth remembering?

The dressing has a preparation step of its own. Mix it as directed before bringing the parts together, and follow the recipe for when it is added.

What happens at the end?

Keep this part of the method in view: Serve immediately!

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: RecipeTin Eats. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

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