Dom's Chinese Chicken Salad

Crisp, colorful, and bursting with bold flavors, Dom's Chinese Chicken Salad is a refreshing twist on a classic favorite. Tender, pan-seared chicken breast is paired with a vibrant medley of crunchy romaine lettuce, Napa cabbage, carrots, and red bell pepper, all brought to life by a tangy-sweet sesame ginger dressing. Toasted slivered almonds and sesame seeds add a delightful nutty crunch, while fresh cilantro and green onions provide a fragrant, herbaceous finish. Perfect for a light lunch or as a crowd-pleasing side, this easy-to-make salad comes together in just 30 minutes and is packed with textures, nutrients, and irresistible flavors. Ideal for healthy eating enthusiasts and lovers of Asian-inspired recipes!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken breast
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Napa cabbage
• 1 large Carrot
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 3 stalks Green onions
• 0.5 cup Cilantro leaves
• 0.5 cup Slivered almonds
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon Minced garlic

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and let rest before slicing into thin strips.

Step 3

Wash and chop the romaine lettuce and Napa cabbage. Peel the carrot and cut it into matchstick-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red bell pepper and cucumber. Chop the green onions and cilantro leaves.

Step 4

In a small skillet, toast the slivered almonds and sesame seeds over low heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Set aside.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic to make the dressing.

Step 6

In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, Napa cabbage, carrot, red bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, and cilantro leaves. Add the sliced chicken on top.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat everything evenly.

Step 8

Sprinkle the toasted slivered almonds and sesame seeds over the salad as a garnish.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and flavorful Dom's Chinese Chicken Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1696.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1376.4

Total Fat 77.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.0g
Cholesterol 206.4mg	0%
Sodium 4998.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 85.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.5g	0%
Total Sugars 37.8g
Protein 105.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 640.1mg	0%
Iron 15.8mg	0%
Potassium 4093.7mg	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: 47.8%

Protein: 28.8%

Carbs: 23.4%