Costco Copycats Deli

Chinese Chicken Salad

Name: Chinese Chicken Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Kirkland Signature Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts — 2 breasts (~$22.99, 6.5 lb pack); Napa Cabbage — 1 small head, shredded (about 6 cups) (~$2.99); Kirkland Signature Sesame Oil — 1 tablespoon (~$6.99, 20 oz); Kirkland Signature Sliced Almonds — 1/3 cup, toasted (~$9.99, 2 lb bag); 2 cups shredded red cabbage; 3 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup shredded carrots; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 cup wonton strips or crispy chow mein noodles; 3 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 clove garlic, minced

"Crunchy cabbage, crispy wontons, sesame dressing — the Costco deli version is one of their most popular salads and this one tastes exactly like it. Maybe better, because the wontons are actually crispy."

Prep 20 min

Cook 10 min

Servings6

Cost $2.25/serving

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Costco Copycat — This is a homemade version of the Costco Deli & Prepared Foods item. See it in store →

Dairy-Free

Kirkland Signature Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts — 2 breasts (~$22.99, 6.5 lb pack)
Napa Cabbage — 1 small head, shredded (about 6 cups) (~$2.99)
Kirkland Signature Sesame Oil — 1 tablespoon (~$6.99, 20 oz)
Kirkland Signature Sliced Almonds — 1/3 cup, toasted (~$9.99, 2 lb bag)

Other Ingredients

2 cups shredded red cabbage 3 green onions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup shredded carrots 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1 cup wonton strips or crispy chow mein noodles 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated 1 clove garlic, minced

Storage & Freezing

Store undressed salad in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep dressing in a jar in the fridge for up to 7 days. Wonton strips stay crispy in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days. Don't freeze this one — the cabbage and dressing don't bounce back.

The Game Plan

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Poach in simmering water for 15 minutes until cooked through, or use leftover rotisserie chicken. Shred with two forks.
Whisk together all dressing ingredients until well combined.
In a large bowl, toss shredded napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, green onions, and cilantro.
Add shredded chicken and almonds. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
Top with crispy wonton strips right before serving.

Chinese Chicken Salad

The Game Plan

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