skip to main content

Search Recipes

Page will refresh on filter selection.

Meal Type

Cuisine

Share

LinkedIn sharing Hawaiian Electric

X sharing Hawaiian Electric

Facebook sharing Hawaiian Electric

Email sharing Hawaiian Electric

Chinese Chicken Salad

Demonstrated by: Susan Spegar.
Healthy Cooking in Paradise - November 9, 2003.

1 whole (3 to 5 lb) fryer
1/2 large onion
4 cloves garlic, crushed
Roots from 1 bunch Chinese parsley (cilantro)
1 cup celery leaves
1-inch piece fresh ginger root, crushed
1/4 of a lemon
Pepper to taste
Water
6 cups coarsely chopped won bok (celery cabbage)
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup peas
1/2 cup fat-free oriental salad dressing
1/2 cup chopped dry roasted unsalted peanuts
1 to 2 bunches of Chinese parsley (cilantro), chopped

Baked Won Ton Strips:

1 pkg (10 oz size) won ton wrappers
Vegetable oil spray
Garlic powder

Rinse and remove excess fat from chicken.
In a large stockpot, add chicken, onion, garlic, Chinese parsley roots, celery leaves, ginger, lemon, and pepper; add enough water to completely cover the chicken.
Cover and bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
Remove chicken from pot and drain.
Cover chicken and refrigerate until chilled.
Remove skin and bones from chicken; chop or shred meat.
In a large bowl, place won bok, chicken, onion, celery, and peas; add dressing and toss gently.
Top with peanuts, Chinese parsley, and Baked Won Ton Strips.

Makes 10 servings.

Baked Won Ton Strips:

Preheat electric oven to 400°F.
Slice the won ton wrappers into strips and spread on baking sheet.
Spray with vegetable oil spray and sprinkle with garlic powder.
Bake for 5 minutes or until brown and crisp.