Description
Discover how to make a delicious Crunchy Asian Sesame Chicken Salad. Learn essential tips for creating this tasty recipe.
Ingredients
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For the Grilled Sesame Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (toasted sesame oil preferred)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
For the Salad:
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1/2 cup diced green onions
- 3/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro
- 1 cup shredded carrots (pre-packaged or freshly cut into matchsticks)
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly julienned
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
For the Dressing:
- Prepare a batch of Sesame Ginger Dressing
- For Serving:
- 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds
- 1/3 cup roasted cashew halves
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Additional cilantro, for garnish
- Additional diced green onions, for garnish
- A few jalapeño slices, for garnish
- Optional: Crispy wonton strips, for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Chicken:.
- Step 2: Marinate and cook the grilled sesame chicken according to the recipe. Set aside to cool slightly before slicing to add to the salad.
- Step 3: Make the Dressing:.
- Step 4: Prepare your sesame ginger dressing according to its recipe. Adjust seasoning as needed and set aside.
- Step 5: Assemble the Salad:.
- Step 6: In a large mixing bowl, combine green cabbage, red cabbage, green onions, cilantro, carrots, bell pepper, and jalapeño.
- Step 7: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the vegetables and toss well to ensure all components are evenly coated. Let the salad sit covered for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Step 8: Serve the Salad:.
- Step 9: Transfer the salad to a large platter. Top with slices of the grilled sesame chicken.
- Step 10: Garnish with toasted almonds, cashew halves, extra cilantro, sesame seeds, additional jalapeño slices, and green onions. If desired, add crispy wonton strips for extra crunch.
- Step 11: Serve immediately.
Notes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg