5 from 18 votes
Sticky Chicken Salad
This Sticky Chicken Salad features tender grilled chicken marinated in a sweet and savory sauce of ketchup, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and optional sriracha. The salad is brightened with a mix of fresh greens, roasted red peppers, sautéed asparagus, scallions, almonds, and toasted sesame seeds, complemented by a ginger dressing. The combination creates a balance of sticky, sweet meat with crisp vegetables and nuts, suitable for a filling lunch or light dinner.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
3882 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Salad
Cuisine:
Japanese, American
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 2 chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup soy sauce light
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated, fresh
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt coarse
- 1 tablespoon sriracha , if desired
Salad
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 asparagus trimmed, bunch
- 1/4 cup almonds slivered
- 1 scallion cut into 1 inch pieces, bunch
- 8 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper chopped, roasted
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
- 1/2 cup ginger dressing
Instructions
Chicken:
- Using a meat mallet, tenderize the chicken breasts until even. Cut in half to make 4 pieces of chicken.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ketchup, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, salt and Sriracha, whisk to combine. Add the chicken, cover and marinate for 1-6 hours.
- When ready to cook eat grill or large cast iron skillet medium-high heat. Cook on each side for 6-8 minutes, or until chicken is an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove and allow to rest and then slice.
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Salad:
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the vegetable oil.
- Add the asparagus, sauteing for 3-4 minutes or until a light char forms. Add the scallions and almonds, cooking for another 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Evenly divide lettuce, roasted red peppers, cooked asparagus mixture and sliced chicken between four large salad bowls or plates. Top with ginger dressing and toasted sesame seeds.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
3882kcal
(194%)
Carbohydrates
413g
(138%)
Protein
227g
(454%)
Fat
153g
(235%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Cholesterol
578mg
(193%)
Sodium
14466mg
(603%)
Potassium
5362mg
(114%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
369g
(738%)
Vitamin A
5005IU
(100%)
Vitamin C
141.2mg
(157%)
Calcium
540mg
(54%)
Iron
17.1mg
(95%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3882
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 3882kcal | 194% |
| Carbohydrates | 413g | 138% |
| Protein | 227g | 454% |
| Fat | 153g | 235% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Cholesterol | 578mg | 193% |
| Sodium | 14466mg | 603% |
| Potassium | 5362mg | 114% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 369g | 738% |
| Vitamin A | 5005IU | 100% |
| Vitamin C | 141.2mg | 157% |
| Calcium | 540mg | 54% |
| Iron | 17.1mg | 95% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.