Grilled Ginger-Sesame Chicken Salad
User Reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Additional Time:
15 mins
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Total Time
53 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
537 kcal
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Course
Salad
Grilled Ginger-Sesame Chicken Salad
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Grilled chicken salad with an Asian-inspired dressing that is also used to marinade the chicken.
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Ingredients
- MARINADE AND DRESSING
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 3 Tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 3 Tablespoons canola oil
- 2 Tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha optional
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup minced scallions white and green parts
- Salad
- 1 lb. Napa cabbage halved lengthwise, very thinly sliced crosswise
- 2 carrots shredded I purchased pre-shredded and used about 1 1/2 cups
- 3 scallions thinly sliced white and green parts
- 2/3 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds toasted
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds toasted (optional)
Instructions
MARINADE:
- In a medium bowl whisk soy sauce, ginger, oils, hoisin sauce, srirachi, and salt. Transfer 6 Tablespoons of the marinade to a baking dish, add the chicken and turn to coat. cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning after 15 minutes.
DRESSING:
- Whisk vinegar and scallions into the remaining marinade and set aside.
- Grill the chicken over medium-high heat, and cook about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Cut chicken crosswise into 1/4 inch thick slices.
- In a large bowl, toss chicken and vegetables, and half of the almonds with enough dressing to coat lightly.
- Plate and add additional dressing and top with remaining almonds and sesame seeds.
Notes
- May prefer to use the whole recipe for the marinade. Then make another recipe for the dressing.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
537kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
32g
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
2662mg
(111%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 537 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 537kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 32g | 188% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 2662mg | 111% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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36 reviews
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