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Chinese Chicken Salad with Sesame Dressing

Check out this flavorful Chinese chicken salad that you can make in advance and refrigerate. I like to make a big batch and enjoy it over several days.

Prep Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 322 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds chicken breasts cooked and shredded
  • 12 ounces coleslaw mix or ½ green cabbage, shredded
  • ⅓ cup green onions thinly sliced, green part only; 2 ounces
Dressing:
  • 4 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce or a gluten-free alternative
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey real or sugar-free
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root minced
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Garnish:
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

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  1. Use your hands to shred the chicken breasts. Place the chicken pieces in a very large mixing bowl.
  2. Add the shredded cabbage and the green onions and toss everything together.
  3. In a small jar, add the dressing ingredients. Shake well to mix. You can also whisk the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for one hour to allow the flavors to meld. Toss again before serving and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Notes

  • If you need to cook the chicken, you can follow this recipe for baked chicken breasts.
  • The nutrition info assumes that real honey was used. 
  • One of the best things about this salad is that you can make it in advance and refrigerate it. In fact, it tastes better as the flavors are allowed to meld, so it's best to make it a few hours before you plan on serving it.
  • You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to four days. But remember to start counting on the day the chicken was cooked. I don't recommend freezing this salad.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25recipe Calories 322kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 793mg (33%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 322

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25recipe
Calories 322kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 793mg 33%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.