chinese chicken salad

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87 Pinches
Fort Worth, TX
Updated on Jul 14, 2012

My mother passed this recipe down to me...she was in a Chinese cooking class in Eugene Oregon back in the 80s. She has since made this many times for potlucks, with everyone always wanting the recipe. I hope you enjoy this one as I do.

prep time 15 Min
cook time
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts, meat torn into slivers
  • 2 ounces chinese rice sticks
  • 1 small head of lettuce shredded
  • 4 stalks - green onions chopped
  • 2 tablespoons toasted almonds
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (white)
  • - now for the dressing
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1/8 cup sesame oil
  • 1/3 cup salad oil
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/3 cup sugar (or use truvia or 1/2 of each)

How To Make chinese chicken salad

  • Step 1
    Fry the Rice Sticks quickly in hot oil being careful not to brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  • Step 2
    Toss together in a bowl the chicken, lettuce, green onions and almonds (Save the sesame seeds for the end)
  • Step 3
    Make the dressing..pour over the salad. Add the cooked rice sticks and carefully combine. Top with sesame seeds and serve. You can easily put this together for a potluck. Combine everything when you arrive.

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