Description
Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad is a vibrant, delicious mix of tender chicken, crisp cabbage, and colorful veggies, all tossed in a tangy sesame dressing. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 head green cabbage
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 red bell pepper
- 3 green onions
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes on each side. Let cool and slice into strips.
- Shred the Vegetables: Use a box grater or food processor to finely shred the cabbage and carrots while keeping them crunchy.
- Prepare the Dressing: Whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey/maple syrup in a mixing bowl until smooth. Adjust to taste.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the shredded cabbage, carrots, sliced red bell pepper, green onions, and chicken. Pour in the dressing and toss until evenly coated.
- Add Final Touches: Just before serving, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the salad for crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg