Description
Experience a burst of flavors with this Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad! Featuring tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and a zesty dressing, this dish is both nutritious and refreshing. Perfect for lunch or as a side at your next gathering, it’s easy to prepare and sure to impress. Dive into the delightful crunch and savor each bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups green or purple cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 medium carrots, julienned or shredded
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 3 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat with a splash of sesame oil. Sauté the chicken breasts until golden brown and cooked through (about 6–7 minutes per side). Let cool before dicing.
- Shred Your Veggies: Thinly slice the cabbage and julienne the carrots using a knife or mandoline.
- Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, and ginger.
- Combine Everything: In a large bowl, toss together shredded cabbage, carrots, diced chicken, and prepared dressing until well coated.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cups
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg