Description
Sesame chicken salad made with tender chicken, crisp cabbage, fresh vegetables, and a rich sesame dressing. This crunchy and flavorful salad is perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced
2 cups shredded cabbage or slaw mix
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup sliced cucumber
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1/4 cup sliced almonds or sesame seeds
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare the chicken by shredding or slicing cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
2. Shred the cabbage, grate the carrots, slice the cucumber, and chop the green onions evenly.
3. In a bowl, mix sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, water, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
4. Add the chicken, vegetables, and almonds or sesame seeds into a large bowl.
5. Pour the sesame dressing over the ingredients.
6. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated without crushing the vegetables.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
8. Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
Use sesame oil carefully as it has a strong flavor.
Keep vegetables dry for best texture.
Add dressing just before serving to maintain crunch.
Store in airtight container up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
Keywords: sesame chicken salad, asian chicken salad, crunchy chicken salad