Far East Chicken Fried Chicken Salad
Prepared with standard fried chicken and a variety of common vegetables plus a copious serving of soy ginger dressing for that authentic Asian flavor, this recipe is an easy solution to introduce exciting, multicultural eating experiences to your salad menu.
Ingredients:
- Precooked fried chicken, cut 1/2" chunks - 6 oz.
- Fresh green mix cut - 2 Cups
- Tomatoes diced small - .25 Cup
- Red onions, julienned - .25 Cup
- Cheddar cheese, shredded - .25 Cup
- Carrot, julienne - .25 Cup
- Green apples, julienne - .25 Cup
- Cilantro fresh , chopped - .25 Cup
- Soy Ginger dressing - 2.5 oz.
- Classic Gourmet Mayonnaise, heavy duty - 3 Cups
- Sauce Craft Teriyaki sauce, Sauce Craft - 1 Cup
- Salt and pepper mix - To taste To taste
- Fresh ginger, grated - .25 Cup
- Fresh garlic, chopped - .25 Cup
- Seasoned rice wine vinegar - .5 Cup
- Honey - .5-1 Cup
- Fresh cilantro, leaves - 1 Cup
Preparation:
- Cut the chicken in 1/2" thick diced strips and hold.
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Mix all the following 7 ingredients together except for the cheese, chicken, 1/2 of the chopped cilantro, and combine well. Place the salad mixture onto the serving bowl.
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Mound the salad in the bowl and create height. Place the chicken in the center and finish with sprinkling the cheese and chopped cilantro over the entire salad.
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The ingredients remaining are to create the soy ginger dressing for the salad. In a mixing bowl combine all the ingredients together and use an immersion blender to mix together until smooth. Add salt and pepper as needed for additional flavor. Pour into a clean container. Hold in the refrigerator until needed.
Chef Tip:
If you are already currently using a sesame ginger dressing, that is a good option as well. You can add in the fresh cilantro for added flavor and brightness of flavor to the dressing.
