Cheesecake Factory Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe
The Cheesecake Factory Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe is fresh, crunchy and full of flavor. I first tried it at the restaurant and loved the sweet, tangy dressing with crisp vegetables and tender chicken.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts cooked and sliced
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds toasted
- 1/2 cup crispy chow mein noodles
- 1/2 cup mandarin orange segments drained
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds toasted
For the Dressing:
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook the Chicken
- Season chicken breasts lightly with salt and pepper. Cook in a pan over medium heat for 6–8 minutes each side. Let it cool and slice thinly.
Prepare the Vegetables
- Shred green and red cabbage, and carrots. Place them in a large mixing bowl. Add sliced green onions and mandarin oranges.
Toast Almonds and Sesame Seeds
- Heat a dry skillet. Toast almonds and sesame seeds until golden brown. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Set aside to cool.
Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil and grated ginger. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Combine Salad Ingredients
- Add sliced chicken, toasted almonds, sesame seeds and chow mein noodles to the vegetable bowl. Pour dressing over the salad.
Toss the Salad
- Gently toss all ingredients together until evenly coated with the dressing. Ensure noodles remain crunchy and salad is colorful.
Serve and Enjoy
- Divide salad into serving bowls. Add extra almonds or noodles on top for decoration. Serve immediately for the best crunch and flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh chicken for tender, juicy slices.
- Toast nuts and seeds to enhance flavor.
- Add dressing gradually to avoid soggy noodles.
- Chop vegetables uniformly for even texture.
- Chill salad slightly before serving if desired.