Description
Asian Chicken Crunch Salad is a refreshing and colorful dish that combines tender chicken with a medley of crisp vegetables, all drizzled with a tangy sesame dressing. This salad is perfect for potlucks or weeknight dinners, providing a satisfying crunch in every bite. Easy to prepare and customize, it brings vibrant flavors and textures to your table, making it a delightful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium heat with a splash of oil. Cook chicken for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165?F.
- While chicken cools, chop the cabbages, carrots, and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey (or maple syrup).
- Slice the cooled chicken into strips or cubes.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped veggies and sliced chicken. Drizzle with dressing and toss until well coated.
- Serve topped with cilantro and optional sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg