Keto Chinese Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this vibrant Keto Chinese Chicken Salad, a low-carb twist on a takeout classic that's as delicious as it is nutritious. Tender, oven-roasted chicken breasts are sliced thin and tossed with crisp Napa cabbage, sweet red bell pepper, refreshing cucumber, and fresh herbs like cilantro and green onions for a burst of flavor and crunch in every bite. The zesty dressing, made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and freshly grated ginger, delivers the perfect balance of tangy and savory, while optional sesame seeds add an extra layer of nuttiness. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy keto recipe is packed with protein and fresh veggies, making it the ultimate guilt-free, gluten-free meal for busy weeknights or meal prep.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Napa cabbage
- 1 large Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 3 stalks Green onions
- 0.5 cup Cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, freshly grated
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
Place the chicken on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes or until fully cooked. Allow it to rest before slicing thinly.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the vegetables: thinly slice the Napa cabbage, julienne the red bell pepper, slice the cucumber, and chop the green onions. Roughly chop the cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, freshly grated ginger, and minced garlic to make the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced cabbage, bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, and cilantro.
Add the sliced chicken and pour the dressing over the salad. Toss to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1336 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.0 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.7 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 3553 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.7 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.6 g | ||
| Protein | 152.2 g | 304% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 348 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2584 mg | 55% | |
*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.
