Full of healthy crunch and Oriental flavor, this Mandarin Chinese Chicken Salad is loaded with tender, savory chicken, colorful vegetables and a delicious homemade ginger dressing.
In a small bowl, whisk together the corn oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ginger, garic, orange zest and pepper. Pour over the chicken.
Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Arrange a wire rack on top of a rimmed baking pan.
Place the marinated chicken pieces on the wire rack. Bake in center of oven for 15 - 20 minutes, until juices run clear and the inside is no longer pink. Set aside.
For the Ginger Dressing
Combine all ingredients in a jar.
Seal with a lid and shake for 1 - 2 minutes until the ingredients are incorporated and the honey is dissolved. Let rest at room temperature until ready to serve.
For the Salad
Prepare all ingredients as noted above.
Assemble the salad in 4 large serving bowls by arranging a layer of greens in the bottom of each bowl.
Top with the cabbage, green onions, snow peas, carrots and mandarin oranges.
Slice the prepared chicken and evenly divide among each bowl.