Description
A vibrant and flavorful salad featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a delicious sesame dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Optional: Sliced almonds, crispy noodles, or avocado
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey for 20-30 minutes.
- Grill or sauté the chicken over medium heat for 7-10 minutes until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced chicken, chopped vegetables, and sesame seeds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together more sesame oil, soy sauce, lime juice, and honey, then drizzle over the salad.
- Toss gently to combine the ingredients, garnishing with additional sesame seeds and fresh herbs.
- Serve immediately or chill for later use.
Notes
For vegetarian options, use tofu instead of chicken. Keep vegetables crisp by adding them just before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: sesame chicken, salad, healthy, chicken salad, quick meal