Whole30 Chinese Chicken Salad
Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant and healthy Whole30 Chinese Chicken Salad, a harmonious blend of bold flavors and nourishing ingredients. This recipe features tender, skillet-seared chicken breasts infused with savory coconut aminos, perfectly complemented by a crisp medley of Napa cabbage, carrots, red bell peppers, and fresh cilantro. Tossed in a tangy, fragrant dressing made with rice vinegar, garlic, and sesame oil, and finished with a satisfying crunch from sliced almonds and sesame seeds, this salad is as delicious as it is nutritious. Ready in just 35 minutes and free of dairy, grains, and refined sugars, it's a wholesome, guilt-free meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner. Whether you're following Whole30 or simply craving a refreshing Asian-inspired dish, this salad offers irresistible flavors with every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 5 cups napa cabbage
- 1 cup carrots
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 2 stalks green onions
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Start by preparing the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 7 minutes on one side without moving them.
Flip the chicken breasts and add 1 tablespoon of coconut aminos over each piece. Cover the skillet and cook for another 6-8 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.
While the chicken rests, prepare the salad dressing. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of coconut aminos, rice vinegar, garlic powder, ground ginger, sesame oil, and whisk together until well combined.
In a large salad bowl, combine shredded napa cabbage, thinly sliced carrots, julienned red bell pepper, chopped green onions, and chopped cilantro.
Add the sliced chicken to the salad bowl.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until the ingredients are well-coated.
Top the salad with sliced almonds and sesame seeds for a crunchy texture.
Serve the salad immediately and enjoy a fresh, guilt-free meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1483 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.5 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.3 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 390 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 3597 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.2 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.4 g | ||
| Protein | 141.5 g | 283% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 403 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2841 mg | 60% | |
*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.
