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    March 1, 2024

    Miso-Ginger Chicken Slaw

    Crunchy green and red cabbage serves as a colorful backdrop for this miso-ginger slaw with shredded chicken. There’s lots of great flavor and texture in this hearty slaw.

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    miso-ginger chicken slaw made with cabbage, almonds, cilantro, carrots, green onion, sesame oil, vinegar and spices
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    A Crunchy Slaw With Shredded Chicken + Our Favorite Dressing

    This recipe originates in our love for cabbage. It’s hearty, and delivers a good bang for your buck. Unlike the mayonnaise dressing in our Classic Coleslaw, we’re tossing this chicken salad in a flavorful miso-ginger dressing. You can add Shredded Chicken or Poached Chicken to the dish, and serve it for dinner or lunch throughout the week. We’ve got lots of great shredded chicken recipes for you to try.

    ingredients for miso-ginger chicken slaw in prep bowls: cabbage, carrots, green onion, almonds, and fried shallots

    Ingredients For Miso-Ginger Chicken Slaw

    • For the dressing – miso, vegetable oil, vinegar, salt, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic

    • For the slaw – chicken, almonds, cilantro, green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, and green onions

    • For topping – fried shallots

    miso, vegetable oil, vinegar, salt, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic and water in a food processor to make dressing
    a bowl of miso ginger dressing made with miso, vegetable oil, vinegar, salt, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic and water

    How to Make This Miso-Ginger Slaw With Shredded Chicken

    1. Make the dressing in a blender or food processor. You can also use a whisk and some arm muscle if needed.

    2. Make the slaw. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, almonds, cilantro, green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, and green onions.

    3. Drizzle with the dressing and toss to combine.

    4. Sprinkle with the fried shallots if using and serve.

    shredded chicken, almonds, cilantro, green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, and green onions in a large bowl
    chicken, almonds, cilantro, green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, and green onions being drizzled with miso ginger dressing

    How to Store Leftovers + Tips

    • Leftover slaw holds up well for up to 2 days. We like to eat it for lunch the next day. Serve with rice or on its own.

    • Coleslaw can be frozen for one month, but we don’t recommend it because the texture changes.

    • Make it your own – Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds or a tangy feta or cotija cheese.

    a bowl of miso-ginger chicken slaw chicken made with almonds, cilantro, green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots and green onions

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    Miso-Ginger Chicken Slaw

    March 1, 2024

    • Serves: 6
    • Prep Time:  15 min
    • Cook Time:  20 min
    • Calories: 483
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    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons white or yellow miso paste
    • ⅔ cup vegetable oil
    • 3 tablespoons unfiltered apple cider vinegar
    • ¾ teaspoon sea salt
    • 1½ teaspoons sesame oil (toasted or untoasted)
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1½ teaspoons grated ginger
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
    • ¾ cup sliced almonds, toasted
    • ½ cups chopped cilantro leaves
    • 3 cups shredded green or Napa cabbage (from 1 head)
    • 3 cups shredded red cabbage (from 1 head)
    • 2 large carrots, julienned
    • 4 green onions, chopped
    • Fried shallots, for serving (optional)

    Method

    1. In a blender or food processor, combine the miso, vegetable oil, vinegar, salt, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, and 3 tablespoons of water. Blend until smooth.

    2. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, almonds, cilantro, green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, and green onions. Drizzle with the dressing and toss to combine. Sprinkle with the fried shallots if using and serve immediately.

    Nutrition Info

    • Per Serving
    • Amount
    • Calories483
    • Protein19 g
    • Carbohydrates21 g
    • Total Fat36 g
    • Dietary Fiber5 g
    • Cholesterol60 mg
    • sodium542 mg
    • Total Sugars12 g

    Miso-Ginger Chicken Slaw

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    • Beth

      Can I sub olive oil for the vegetable oil?

      sure!

    • Selena

      Can i used dried ginger powder (same flavor)? if so how much?

      we'd use just under 1/2 tsp dried. enjoy!

    • Cara

      When storing this for the week do you leave it undressed?

      Because it is cabbage it should stay pretty crisp even with dressing but you can leave it undressed if you prefer.

    • UB

      Simply delicious. Thank you!

      Thanks, so glad you loved it!

    • Nina

      Deliciously simple! The dressing comes together so quickly and has big flavor. Adding this to my salad rotation.

      Thanks Nina, we are so glad you loved it!

    • Karrie

      Just threw this together and am in love. This will definitely be one of my new favorite salads to prep for lunch throughout the week.

      Thanks Karrie, we are so glad you loved it!