Recipe compliments of Rick and Lynne
Chinese Chicken Salad
Cuisine: Oriental Type: Salad Serves: 4-6
Source:
Firehouse Food
Attributes:
Book
Comments:
This cookbook demonstrates why firefighters have a reputation as great cooks. The recipes are from the diverse group of San Francisco firefighters, and we have many favorites from the book. This makes enough for 6 people as a starter or 4 people as a main course.
Serving Suggestions:
Ingredients:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, about 1-1/2 pounds
3 tbs. soy sauce

Dressing:

1 cup mayonnaise
1 tbs. sugar
3 tbs. rice wine vinegar
2 tbs. Asian sesame oil
2 tbs. soy sauce
Pinch of cayenne pepper
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 piece fresh ginger, about 1 inch long, peeled and minced
1 bunch cilantro, leaves ony (about one cup)

1 head iceburg lettuce, chopped
3 medium carrots, peeled and grated
1-1/2 cups crispy chow mein noodles
1/3 cup caramelized almonds or toasted slivered almonds
1 tbs. sesame seeds, toasted

Instructions:
1. Poach the chicken breasts: put the breasts in a medium saucepan with the soy sauce and just enough water to cover the chicken. Bring to a boil, cover, and remove from the heat. Let stand covered, for 30 minutes. Remove the chicken breasts from the poaching liquid. Let the chicken cool, then tear the meat into bite-sized portions.

2. Make the dressing: combine the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, cayenne, garlic, ginger, and cilanatro in a blender or food processor and purée until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.

3. Assemble the salad: In a large salad bowl, toss the chicken with lettuce, carrots, noodles, and dressing. Top each serving with some of the almonds and sesame seeds.

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2025-11-26