Asian Chicken Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Asian Chicken Salad, a harmonious blend of fresh, colorful ingredients and bold, tangy flavors. Featuring juicy, skillet-seared chicken breast paired with crispy chow mein noodles, toasted sesame seeds, and a medley of crisp veggies like bell peppers, carrots, cucumbers, and green onions, this salad is as satisfying as it is nutritious. The homemade dressing, crafted with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, and garlic, delivers an irresistible umami kick that ties every bite together. Perfect for a quick, wholesome lunch or light dinner, this recipe comes together in just 35 minutes and serves up restaurant-quality flavor right in your kitchen. Packed with protein, crunch, and zesty goodness, this Asian-inspired salad is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- 0.5 cup cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 cup crispy chow mein noodles
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through and golden brown.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
In a large salad bowl, combine mixed salad greens, red bell pepper, carrot, cucumber, green onions, and chopped cilantro.
Top the salad with the sliced chicken, crispy chow mein noodles, and toasted sesame seeds.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1677 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.8 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.7 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 5102 mg | 222% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.9 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.8 g | ||
| Protein | 129.4 g | 259% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 419 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 2882 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
