Special Sesame Chicken Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Special Sesame Chicken Salad! Featuring tender, marinated chicken breasts cooked to perfection and paired with a medley of crisp vegetables like mixed salad greens, julienned carrots, red bell pepper, and refreshing cucumber, this dish is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. The bold sesame dressing, enhanced with soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and garlic, ties everything together with a tangy, nutty flair. Garnished with toasted white sesame seeds and optional black sesame seeds, this salad delivers a delightful crunch in every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's the perfect healthy meal for busy weeknights or an impressive main dish for any gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 3 stalks green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a small bowl, prepare the chicken marinade by mixing 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon of honey. Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and let them sit for at least 10 minutes.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
While the chicken is cooking, toast the white sesame seeds in a dry pan on medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Set aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, red bell pepper, carrot, cucumber, green onions, and chopped cilantro.
In a separate small bowl, prepare the sesame dressing by whisking together 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and olive oil.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
Top the salad with the sliced chicken and sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds and optional black sesame seeds for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Special Sesame Chicken Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
316 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.7 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 74 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 386 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.0 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g | ||
| Protein | 30.0 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 93 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 644 mg | 14% | |
*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.
