Asian Chopped Chicken Salad

Name: Asian Chopped Chicken Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 4 thin boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 teaspoon olive oil; salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups purple cabbage; 3 cups napa or savoy cabbage; 1 cup shredded carrots; ¼ cup almonds; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons cilantro; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons honey; 2 tablespoon sesame oil

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
4 people
Calories
293 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
Asian

Asian Chopped Chicken Salad

Deacon Rivera

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This healthy, Asian chopped chicken salad recipe is bursting with bright flavors from crunchy cabbage, tender carrots, moist grilled chicken, and a homemade, sesame salad dressing that is swoon-worthy. Chinese chicken salads are so flavorful!

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Ingredients

Servings

4 thin boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups purple cabbage chopped
3 cups napa or savoy cabbage chopped
1 cup shredded carrots
¼ cup almonds sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh ginger finely minced
2 teaspoons honey
2 tablespoon sesame oil

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Instructions

Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken breasts and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
Grill for 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
While the chicken is cooking, combine the cabbage and carrots in a large bowl.
Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and add them to the vegetables.
In a small bowl combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, honey, and sesame oil; whisk until combined. Add salt and pepper to taste if desired.
Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetables. Add the cilantro and toss to coat.
Sprinkle the sesame seeds and almonds over the top of the salad and serve.

Notes

Nutritional facts:
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
Asian Chopped Chicken Salad can also be made as a dinner option. Adjust the servings below and prepare a big bowl for the whole family.
To save time you could use rotisserie chicken.
Use a preheated grill/grill pan.
For an extra kick, add a spritz of lime juice.
Ideally, go for low-sodium soy sauce.
Top with cilantro sliced almonds and sesame seeds.
Feel free to toss in any other crunchy fresh veg. Great for using up any veggies in the fridge.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 293kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 646mg (27%) Potassium 617mg (18%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 545IU (11%) Vitamin C 26.7mg (30%) Calcium 69mg (7%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 293 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	293kcal	15%
Carbohydrates	9g	3%
Protein	27g	54%
Fat	16g	25%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Cholesterol	72mg	24%
Sodium	646mg	27%
Potassium	617mg	13%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	545IU	11%
Vitamin C	26.7mg	30%
Calcium	69mg	7%
Iron	1.6mg	9%