Kickin Asian Chicken Salad
Get ready to spice up your mealtime with this vibrant and flavorful Kickin’ Asian Chicken Salad! Packed with tender grilled chicken marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey, this salad bursts with bold ingredients like crunchy red cabbage, crisp carrots, and fresh cilantro. A zesty homemade dressing featuring sriracha, grated ginger, and rice vinegar ties it all together perfectly, delivering just the right balance of heat and tang. Topped with toasted sesame seeds and slivered almonds for a satisfying crunch, this colorful dish is as nutritious as it is delicious. Easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, it’s the perfect recipe for a quick, healthy dinner or a refreshing meal prep idea. Try this Asian-inspired chicken salad today for a sensational mix of textures and flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups mixed greens or shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 cup red cabbage (thinly sliced)
- 1 large carrot (julienned or shredded)
- 1 large cucumber (sliced into thin rounds)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (julienned)
- 2 stalks green onions (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds (toasted)
Instructions
Preheat your grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon of honey to create a marinade for the chicken.
Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish or zip-top bag and pour the marinade over them. Let them marinate for 10-15 minutes while you prepare the salad ingredients.
Grill the chicken breasts for 6-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center. Remove from heat, let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly or shred.
In another small bowl, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, rice vinegar, sriracha, grated ginger, and minced garlic to make the salad dressing. Mix well and set aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, red cabbage, carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the vegetables evenly.
Top the salad with the sliced or shredded grilled chicken, toasted sesame seeds, and slivered almonds.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Kickin' Asian Chicken Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1231 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.4 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 2290 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.3 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.1 g | ||
| Protein | 126.4 g | 253% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 397 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 2978 mg | 63% | |
*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.
