Description
Fresh, satisfying chicken salad with crisp vegetables and nutty sesame dressing that creates the ideal balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tahini or peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 large carrots, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
- 1/3 cup almonds, sliced and toasted
Instructions
- 1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Rest 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- 2. Whisk together rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, tahini, and sriracha until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 3. Wash and dry mixed greens thoroughly. Thinly slice cabbage, julienne carrots, slice bell pepper, and dice cucumber.
- 4. Toast sesame seeds and almonds in dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and golden.
- 5. Combine greens, cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, and cucumber in large bowl.
- 6. Add sliced chicken and drizzle with half the dressing. Toss gently to coat, adding more dressing as needed.
- 7. Top with green onions, cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, and almonds.
- 8. Serve immediately with remaining dressing on the side.
Notes
Store components separately for best results. Assembled salad should be eaten within 2-3 hours. Cooked chicken keeps 4 days refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 485mg
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g