Description
Crisp mixed greens showcase the delightful asian chopped chicken salad with tender shredded chicken and crunchy vegetables. Zesty sesame dressing and toasted almonds provide refreshing flavor combinations for your quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thin boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups (473 ml) purple cabbage, chopped
- 3 cups (709 ml) napa or savoy cabbage, chopped
- 1 cup (237 ml) shredded carrots
- ¼ cup (59 ml) almonds, sliced
- 2 tbsps soy sauce
- 2 tbsps sesame oil
- 2 tbsps cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely minced
- 2 tsp honey
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high, creating an optimal cooking environment for chicken breasts.
- Seasoning: Coat chicken with olive oil, then season generously with salt and pepper to amplify natural flavors.
- Grilling: Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, ensuring thorough cooking and achieving a golden-brown exterior.
- Vegetable Preparation: Chop purple cabbage, napa cabbage, and carrots into uniform, bite-sized pieces using a sharp knife.
- Salad Assembly: Allow grilled chicken to rest briefly, then slice into one-inch pieces and combine with prepared vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
- Dressing Creation: Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, honey, and sesame oil in a small bowl until ingredients meld into a cohesive mixture.
- Final Touch: Drizzle dressing over the salad, tossing carefully to ensure even coating, then garnish with sesame seeds and sliced almonds.
- Serving: Present immediately to maintain the salad’s crisp texture and vibrant flavor profile.
Notes
- Grill with Precision: Maintain medium-high heat for perfectly golden chicken with a crisp exterior and juicy interior.
- Maximize Flavor Infusion: Massaging oil and seasoning directly onto chicken ensures deep, even flavor penetration.
- Rest for Tenderness: Allowing grilled chicken to rest redistributes internal juices, preventing dryness and enhancing meat’s natural moisture.
- Dress for Success: Whisk dressing ingredients thoroughly to create a balanced, harmonious flavor that coats every ingredient evenly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg