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Chicken Salads Imperial B1

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This Imperial Chicken Salad is a textural masterpiece that balances the crunch of fresh vegetables with the savory depth of fried chicken. The dish combines crisp iceberg lettuce, julienned carrots, and pickled ginger with tender, deep-fried chicken strips. A complex dressing made from hoisin, oyster, and Chinese barbecue sauces ties the flavors together, offering a sweet, salty, and slightly spicy kick. Topped with toasted peanuts, coconut, and sesame seeds, it provides a rich, nutty finish. Serve it chilled for a refreshing lunch or as an elegant side dish for dinner parties. It&# 226;€™s a sophisticated twist on traditional salad that feels both comforting and exotic, perfect for showcasing fresh ingredients and bold Asian flavors.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 4966.3
Description
This Imperial Chicken Salad is a textural masterpiece that balances the crunch of fresh vegetables with the savory depth of fried chicken. The dish combines crisp iceberg lettuce, julienned carrots, and pickled ginger with tender, deep-fried chicken strips. A complex dressing made from hoisin, oyster, and Chinese barbecue sauces ties the flavors together, offering a sweet, salty, and slightly spicy kick. Topped with toasted peanuts, coconut, and sesame seeds, it provides a rich, nutty finish. Serve it chilled for a refreshing lunch or as an elegant side dish for dinner parties. It&# 226;€™s a sophisticated twist on traditional salad that feels both comforting and exotic, perfect for showcasing fresh ingredients and bold Asian flavors.
Ingredients
  • 6 cup Chicken broth; or...
  • 3 pound Can of chicken stock
  • 1 (4-lb) chicken
  • 6 cup Peanut oil
  • 5 Green Onions
Directions
  1. 1
    Prepare the chicken broth by simmering chicken bones or using canned stock, then simmer until the meat is fully cooked and tender.
  2. 2
    Remove the chicken from the broth, let it cool, and place it in the refrigerator overnight to dry the skin for better frying.
  3. 3
    Heat peanut oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
  4. 4
    Deep fry the dried chicken pieces until golden brown and crispy, then remove and let drain on paper towels.
  5. 5
    Separate the meat from the bones and tear the chicken into long, narrow strips.
  6. 6
    Cut the iceberg lettuce, carrots, scallions, red ginger, and Chinese pickles into thin, long strips (julienne).
  7. 7
    Cut wonton pastry into long strips and deep fry until crispy and golden; set aside for garnish.
  8. 8
    In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, carrots, scallions, red ginger, pickles, roasted peanuts, roasted coconut, and sesame seeds.
  9. 9
    In a small bowl, mix together sugar, salt, black pepper, powdered hot mustard dissolved in water, hoisin sauce, Chinese barbecue sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil to create the dressing.
  10. 10
    Toss the chicken strips with the dressing until evenly coated.
  11. 11
    Add the dressed chicken to the vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine.
  12. 12
    Just before serving, fold in the chopped parsley and crispy wonton strips.
  13. 13
    Serve immediately while the wonton strips are still crisp.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 4966.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 447.2g688%
Saturated Fat 88.7g444%
Cholesterol 645.7mg216%
Sodium 599.9mg25%
Total Carbohydrate 11.6g4%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g9%
Sugars 5.2g
Protein 197.3g395%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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