Hot Sesame Chicken and Avocado Salad
Transform your salad game with this irresistible Hot Sesame Chicken and Avocado Salad—a perfect blend of bold Asian-inspired flavors and nourishing ingredients! Tender, marinated chicken bites are pan-seared to golden perfection and paired with creamy diced avocado, crisp cucumber, and fresh mixed greens. A luscious homemade sesame dressing, featuring the nutty richness of toasted sesame oil and the tang of rice vinegar, ties everything together. The dish is crowned with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for added crunch and visual flair. Ready in just 25 minutes, this vibrant salad is quick, satisfying, and ideal for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Indulge in this wholesome recipe that’s full of flavor, protein, and healthy fats!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (boneless, skinless) Chicken breast
- 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons (toasted) Sesame seeds
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 piece (ripe, diced) Avocado
- 1 piece (medium, sliced) Cucumber
- 2 stalks (thinly sliced) Green onions
- 0.5 teaspoon (to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (to taste) Black pepper
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of honey, and half the minced garlic to create a marinade for the chicken. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Let it marinate for 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
Heat the vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove from heat.
In a separate small bowl, prepare the sesame dressing by whisking together the remaining soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and the other half of the minced garlic. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cucumber, diced avocado, and sliced green onions.
Add the cooked chicken and toasted sesame seeds to the bowl. Drizzle the sesame dressing over the top and gently toss the salad to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Divide the salad into two serving bowls and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
988 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.9 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 206 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 3776 mg | 164% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.9 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.0 g | ||
| Protein | 79.7 g | 159% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 179 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1764 mg | 38% | |
*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.
