Description
A fresh and vibrant Asian-inspired salad featuring tender grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory sesame dressing that delivers the perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pieces (1 lb) boneless chicken breasts
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 medium diced red bell pepper
- 4 stalks chopped green onions
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-fry over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prepare Vegetables: While chicken cools, shred cabbage finely and julienne carrots into thin strips. Dice cucumber and red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Chop green onions including both white and green parts.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey until completely combined and smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Assemble Salad: Combine all prepared vegetables in a large bowl. Slice cooled chicken into thin strips and add to vegetables. Pour dressing over mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Final Touch: Garnish with sesame seeds and additional green onions if desired. Serve immediately for maximum crunch or chill for 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness before cooking to ensure uniform doneness and prevent dry spots
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes to enhance their nutty flavor and aroma
- Chill all vegetables beforehand to maintain maximum crispness when serving the salad
- Add dressing gradually while tossing to prevent over-dressing and soggy vegetables
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285 calories
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Asian Chicken Crunch Salad, healthy salad, grilled chicken, Asian cuisine, crunchy vegetables, sesame dressing, meal prep