Description
Chinese Chicken Salad is a vibrant dish that combines crisp vegetables and tender chicken, all drizzled in a tangy sesame dressing. This refreshing salad is perfect for any occasion—be it a picnic, potluck, or a light lunch while enjoying your favorite show. Its bold flavors and colorful ingredients make it an irresistible choice that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups fresh cabbage (mixed green and purple)
- 2 medium carrots (grated)
- 4 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup
- Optional: garlic and ginger for dressing
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until juices run clear. Let cool, then slice.
- Prepare the Veggies: Shred cabbage and grate carrots; place in a large bowl along with sliced bell pepper and green onions.
- Create the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and optional garlic/ginger.
- Toss Everything Together: Add sliced chicken to the veggies, drizzle with dressing, and mix well until combined. Top with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg