Cantonese Chicken Salad Recipes

CANTONESE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the lettuce, celery, and cilantro in a large bowl. Spread noodles over the top.
• Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat, add chicken and stir until lightly browned and no longer pink. Add water chestnuts and peas and stir 1 minute. Remove with slotted spoon and arrange over salad.
• Garnish with green onions,almonds, and radishes.
• Add about 1 cup to 1-1/2 cups of dressing and toss well. Pass the remaining dressing separately.
• TO MAKE DRESSING: Combine all ingredients, except mayonnaise, in a bowl and stir until sugar dissolves. Add mayonnaise and blend until smooth. Makes 2-1/4 cups of dressing.

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Deep-fry wonton strips in oil until brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels; set aside. , In a large salad bowl, gently combine the chicken, lettuce, green onions and sesame seeds. In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients. Just before serving, add fried wonton skins to salad; pour dressing over and toss to coat.

BULLOCK'S TEA ROOM, CANTONESE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• To prepare the dressing, mix all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl, mix well; makes about 2 cups.
• To prepare the salad, deep fry the rice sticks, a small handful at a time for 1 to 2 minutes or until puffed, drain.
• Place about one cup of chopped lettuce in each of 6 bowls.
• Top with 1/2 cup per serving of the chicken and 1 tablespoon of nuts.
• Spoon a tablespoon (or to taste) of dressing over the salad.
• Top with a handful of the puffy rick sticks.
• Serve.