Heart-Healthy Chinese Chicken Salad
Elevate your salad game with this "Heart-Healthy Chinese Chicken Salad," a vibrant and nutritious dish perfect for those seeking a light yet satisfying meal. Tender shredded chicken breast is poached in low-sodium broth for maximum flavor without the added salt, then combined with crisp napa cabbage, crunchy carrots, refreshing cucumber, and sweet red bell peppers. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with light soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and fresh ginger, this salad is topped with toasted sesame seeds for a nutty crunch. Packed with lean protein, fresh vegetables, and heart-smart ingredients, this easy-to-make recipe is ready in under 40 minutes and makes an ideal lunch, dinner, or side dish. Perfectly balanced and full of flavor, it’s a delicious way to eat healthy without sacrificing taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 unit skinless boneless chicken breast
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cups napa cabbage
- 1 unit red bell pepper
- 2 units carrots
- 1 unit cucumber
- 2 units green onions
- 0.5 cup cilantro
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 1 clove fresh garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Place the chicken breast in a medium saucepan and add the low-sodium chicken broth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
Remove the chicken from the broth and let it cool slightly. Shred the chicken using two forks and set aside.
Thinly slice the napa cabbage, red bell pepper, and cucumber. Grate the carrots. Chop the green onions and cilantro.
In a large bowl, combine the napa cabbage, red bell pepper, carrots, cucumber, green onions, cilantro, and shredded chicken.
In a small bowl, whisk together the light soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the salad just before serving.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature for a fresh and healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
664 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.1 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 119 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 2171 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.2 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.3 g | ||
| Protein | 52.7 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 400 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2026 mg | 43% | |
*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.
