Cabbage Chicken Salad

Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, this Cabbage Chicken Salad is a refreshing, protein-packed dish perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Tender shredded chicken combines seamlessly with crispy green and purple cabbage, sweet carrots, and a zesty dressing made with sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a touch of honey. The salad is topped with toasted sesame seeds for an extra layer of nuttiness and crunch. Ready in just 40 minutes, this nutrient-rich salad is a satisfying balance of savory and tangy that’s ideal for a light yet filling meal. Serve it freshly tossed or chilled to let the flavors mingle even more—this recipe is sure to impress at any table!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken breast
• 4 cups Green cabbage
• 2 cups Purple cabbage
• 2 medium-sized Carrots
• 2 stalks Green onions
• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Vegetable oil
• 4 cups Water

Directions

Step 1

Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the chicken breasts and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.

Step 2

Remove the chicken from the water and let it cool for 5 minutes. Shred the chicken using two forks and set aside.

Step 3

Finely shred the green cabbage and purple cabbage using a sharp knife or mandoline slicer and place them into a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

Peel and grate the carrots. Thinly slice the green onions. Add both the carrots and green onions to the bowl with the cabbage.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

Add the shredded chicken to the bowl of vegetables. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and toss everything together until evenly combined.

Step 7

Heat the vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the sesame seeds and toast them for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant.

Step 8

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the salad as a garnish.

Step 9

Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate it for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1919.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	932.3

Total Fat 46.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.9g
Cholesterol 206.4mg	0%
Sodium 3323.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 59.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.7g	0%
Total Sugars 38.0g
Protein 78.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 346.9mg	0%
Iron 5.1mg	0%
Potassium 2183.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.2%

Protein: 32.5%

Carbs: 24.3%