Oriental Coleslaw
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
550 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
Asian
Oriental Coleslaw
Description
The recipe begins by marinating chicken breasts in Asian sesame dressing to impart flavor and moisture before grilling until thoroughly cooked. Vegetables including shredded cabbage, shaved Brussels sprouts, mini sliced bell peppers, and green onions are prepared thinly to combine well in the salad. A dressing is made from olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, sesame seeds, and optionally the seasoning packet from ramen noodles for extra seasoning depth.
The salad is assembled by tossing the vegetables with dressing, topped with the grilled chicken slices, and just before serving, crushed ramen noodles are incorporated to add a crispy, flavorful texture. This contrast of crisp vegetables, tender grilled chicken, and crunchy noodles creates a layered eating experience.
This coleslaw works well as a light main dish or side salad and can be prepared a few hours in advance with the dressing and vegetables, adding the noodles last to maintain their crispness. Leftovers can be stored for up to three days in an airtight container.
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 1 lbs chicken breast
- 1 cup Asian sesame dressing I used Kraft
- 4 cups cabbage finely shredded
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts shaved
- 1 cup bell peppers sliced, mini
- ½ cup green onions sliced
- 1 package chicken flavored ramen noodles
For the dressing:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 packet Ramen Seasoning optional, from the noodle package
Instructions
- An hour prior to grilling, place the chicken breasts in a plastic bag with asian sesame dressing. Make sure all of the chicken is coated in dressing. Refrigerate for at minimum an hour (the longer it marinates, the more flavor).
- After 1 hour, remove chicken from the fridge and heat your grill. Grill chicken breasts until it reaches an internal temperature reaches 165°F. I use my indoor Ninja Foodi Grill for this as it’s quick and easy to use.
- While the chicken is grilling, prep all vegetables. Use a mandolin (or really fine knife and cutting board) to slice peppers, jalapeños, and brussel sprouts and add to a large mixing bowl.
- Dressing: Whisk all of the ingredients together in a small bowl or shake in a mason jar. Optionally, add the ramen noodle seasoning packet to the dressing.
- Toss to coat evenly with dressing. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
- Crush the ramen noodles in their bag prior to opening. Add to the salad with slivered almonds, and dressing. Toss so everything is well coated.
- Slice the grilled chicken into pieces and enjoy with the salad. Best served chilled.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for at least one hour to deepen flavor before grilling.
- Use a mandolin for slicing vegetables finely and uniformly to improve texture and appearance.
- Crush ramen noodles just before adding to the salad to keep them crispy for texture contrast.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, or bok choi can be added for variety.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 550 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 550kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 635mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 496mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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