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Asian chicken salad with edamame, shredded vegetables, almonds, and sesame toppings in a bowl

Asian Chicken Salad with Edamame and Almonds Recipe

Asian chicken salad combines tender shredded chicken, crisp vegetables, crunchy toppings, and bold savory flavors for a fresh, satisfying meal that works well for gatherings or make-ahead lunches.
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Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 2-3 cups shredded lettuce or slaw (raw grated Brussels sprouts may also be used)
  • 1/2 cup whole almonds, chopped
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 cups cooked, shelled edamame
  • toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Chicken Marinade
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Chinese 5 spice seasoning
Serving
  • 2 cups chow mein noodles (dry crunchy kind)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine the green onions, lettuce or slaw, almonds, carrots, cilantro, edamame, and sesame seeds in a large bowl and toss to distribute the salad ingredients.
  2. Whisk together the soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sugar, and Chinese 5 spice seasoning to make the marinade.
Marinating
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the marinade and allow them to marinate for at least 1 hour.
Cooking
  1. Bake the chicken in the marinade at 400°F (204°C) for about 20-30 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked.
  2. Let the chicken cool, then shred it and add it to the salad mixture.
Assembly
  1. Add the dressing of your choice and chow mein noodles just before serving, then toss to combine.

Notes

Dressing: A bottled dressing was used, but a quick homemade Asian dressing can also be made by blending 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup oil, 3 tablespoons white vinegar, 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter, 1 tablespoon hoisin, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and about 1/3 cup water in a food processor. Nutrition info includes the homemade dressing.