Mandarin Chicken Coleslaw

Bright, refreshing, and packed with flavor, this Mandarin Chicken Coleslaw is the perfect fusion of crunchy, creamy, and tangy. Featuring tender shredded chicken, crisp coleslaw mix, juicy mandarin orange segments, and toasted almonds, this dish delivers a delightful contrast of textures in every bite. A zesty homemade dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil ties it all together, balancing sweet and savory notes beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook coleslaw is ideal as a summer side dish or a light, satisfying main course. Serve it chilled for a burst of freshness that’s as healthy as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 4 cups Coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
• 1 cup Mandarin orange segments (canned or fresh)
• 2 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 cup Sliced almonds (toasted optional)
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, shredded chicken, mandarin orange segments, green onions, and sliced almonds. Toss well to distribute evenly.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the coleslaw mixture and gently toss everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 4

Cover and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 5

Before serving, give the coleslaw a final toss and adjust seasoning if necessary with additional salt or pepper.

Step 6

Serve chilled as a side dish or light main course. Garnish with additional sliced almonds if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1659.9 grams (1659.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2187

Total Fat 116.20g	149%
Saturated Fat 15.50g	78%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.50g
Cholesterol 406mg	135%
Sodium 2842mg	124%
Total Carbohydrate 117.00g	43%
Dietary Fiber 32.40g	116%
Total Sugars 69.60g
Protein 185.10g	370%

Vitamin D 6IU	28%
Calcium 706mg	54%
Iron 14mg	78%
Potassium 3613mg	77%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.4%

Protein: 32.8%

Carbs: 20.8%