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Chinese chicken salad

From the video “Chinese Chicken Salad” by The Stay At Home Chef. RecipesMD is not affiliated with The Stay At Home Chef. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personEasyGreat weeknight pick
Not spicy
Total time
~45 min
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Serves
~4
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Cost
~$6.96*
per serving, Ontario (~2 portions assumed)save ~$8.04* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
17

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain tree nuts, gluten, soy, sesame

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$13.92*for the batch in the video
~$6.96*per serving

You save about ~$8.04* per serving (54% less*) than ordering it out — ~$16.08* for ~2 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario salad or bowl, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

9 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 6 predicted from typical costs · not priced: carrots, cooked chicken, almonds, mandarin oranges, wonton strips, sesame seeds

* Estimate, not a quote: 6 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario salad or bowl at ~$15, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving388 kcal · 19% of 2,000
Fat17 g21%
Saturated fat2.6 g13%
Sodium1,262 mg55%
Carbohydrate36 g13%
Fiber13 g47%
Total sugars20 gno daily value
Added sugars1.1 g2%
Protein29 g58%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexBalanced
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+20 of 20
  • Saturated fat−7 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−1 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 14 of 17 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 4 servings (estimated: average of rules (2: 278 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving) and model check (6)). Not counted because the video gives no amount: red cabbage, wonton strips, sesame seeds. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • serving bowl
  • kitchen scissors
  • glass jar with lid

What the video didn’t say

  • Servings not stated in the video.
  • Total preparation time not stated in the video.
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are The Stay At Home Chef’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Chinese chicken salad

What makes The Stay At Home Chef's Chinese chicken salad recipe and technique special?

The Stay At Home Chef's take on Chinese chicken salad focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Chinese flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Chinese chicken salad at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Chinese chicken salad recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Chinese chicken salad ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Chinese chicken salad can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in The Stay At Home Chef's Chinese chicken salad?

This recipe utilizes approximately 17 ingredients across 17 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Chinese chicken salad?

The official cooking video by The Stay At Home Chef is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.