Shanghai Chicken Salad
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 head Napa cabbage, shredded
- 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 bunch scallions
- 1 cup chow mein noodles 
 
The wonderful combination of ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil give this salad an oriental flair.

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Directions
  • In a medium bowl, whisk vinegar, 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger, and
    sesame oil together.
  • Place chicken in a single layer into a roasting pan. Pour 1/2 cup of
    the vinegar mixture over chicken; reserve remaining vinegar to use as a dressing. Add remaining
    1/2 cup soy sauce and 3 cups of water to the roaster. Bring to a boil over medium high heat on
    stove top. Cover, reduce heat and simmer chicken until done. (Approximately 10 minutes)
  • Transfer
    chicken to a plate and refrigerate until cool.
  • Shred chicken and place in a large salad bowl.
    Add 2 tablespoons of dressing, salt and pepper, and toss. Add cabbage, bell pepper, scallions,
    and remaining dressing and toss. Sprinkle with chow mein noodles.


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