Chinese Kara-Áge Chicken Salad

One of the rewards for being a Foodbuzz featured publisher is being a taste tester. We get the awesome opportunity to taste products and review them. So I give a BIG thank-you to Foodbuzz and Kikkoman Kara-Age Coating Mix. 

Kikkoman Kara-Áge Soy-Ginger Seasoned Coating Mix (KAH-rah AH-geh) makes it easy to add the on-trend appeal of kara-áge, Japanese-style crunchy fried chicken, to your menu. There’s no mixing, marinating or messy cleanup; just toss a little Kikkoman Kara-Áge with moistened pieces of boneless chicken, fish, seafood, tofu—even vegetables—and deep-fry or shallow-fry. The mouthwatering ginger-soy coating, made with naturally brewed Kikkoman Soy Sauce, gives you moist, tender nuggets with a authentic-tasting, delicately crunchy exterior, and just the right hint of Asian flavor. Just how irresistible is chicken kara-áge? Well, let’s just say it’s so popular in Japan, it’s actually served more often than sushi

Ingredients (Makes 4-6 servings)

3 chicken breasts, boneless/skinless
1/2 cup Kikkoman Kara-Áge Coating Mix
1 carrot, sliced
1 tablespoon sugar
3 green onions, sliced, including tops
2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 cucumber, sliced into 1 inch spears
1/2 cup Kikkoman Seasoned Rice Vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 chinese five spice (or ginger powder)
1 cup dry fried Chow Mein Noodles
4 tablespoon vegetable oil for frying
mandarine oranges

Instructions:
Cut chicken thighs into 1 inch pieces, place in plastic bag, pour in Kara-Áge Coating Mix, shake to cover. Place oil in frying pan over medium high heat, fry chicken pieces about 3-5 minutes, browning on both sides, drain on paper towels, set aside. In a large bowl add sliced carrot, green onions, lettuce,and cucumbers. Toss vegetables to combine. Pour rice vinegar in a small bowl, add sugar and chinese five spice, stir together until sugar has dissolved. Just before serving pour vinegar dressing over the salad, toss to coat the salad, add Kara-Age chicken and chow mein noodles. Garnish with mandarin organge slices if desired.