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Asian Chopped Chicken Salad
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 293 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.