Jul 14 2026

Mandarin Chicken Salad Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

cantonese bbq chicken, chilled Chinese broccoli, chilled corn, pickled red cabbage, fried shallots

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Ingredients

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Mandarin Chicken Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    If using pre-cooked Cantonese BBQ chicken, simply shred or chop it into bite-sized pieces. If cooking from scratch, marinate chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar for at least 30 minutes before grilling or roasting until cooked through.

  2. 2

    Blanch the Chinese Broccoli

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Chinese broccoli and blanch for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and immediately plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain again and chop into bite-sized pieces.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine the shredded Cantonese BBQ chicken, blanched Chinese broccoli, corn kernels, and pickled red cabbage. Toss gently to mix.

  4. 4

    Garnish and Serve

    Transfer the salad to a serving platter. Top with fried shallots and fresh cilantro. Drizzle with additional soy sauce or sesame oil if desired. Serve chilled.