Description
Chinese Chicken Salad is a refreshing, vibrant dish that combines juicy chicken with crisp vegetables and a savory sesame dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, this salad bursts with flavor and color, making it an ideal choice for gatherings. Quick to prepare, it’s a delightful culinary experience that brings everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 3 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, place in a baking dish, and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through. Let cool before slicing into strips.
- While the chicken cools, prepare the veggies: thinly slice cabbage, shred carrots, and chop bell pepper and green onions.
- In a bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced chicken with veggies. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently. Serve with extra green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg