Description
Asian Chicken Crunch Salad is a vibrant and delicious dish that transforms the typical salad experience. Bursting with fresh vegetables, tender chicken, and a flavorful dressing, this salad offers a satisfying crunch in every bite. Perfect for summer barbecues or as a light lunch, it’s versatile enough to impress at any gathering. Plus, it’s easy to make and customizable based on your pantry staples!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup chopped cilantro or green onions
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp miso paste (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- While chicken cooks, thinly slice cabbage, shred carrots, dice bell peppers, and chop herbs.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey/maple syrup, sesame oil, and optional miso paste until smooth.
- Once cooked, let chicken cool slightly before slicing into strips. In a large bowl, combine all veggies with sliced chicken and pour dressing over top. Toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg