Low Fat Chinese Chicken Salad

Light, vibrant, and bursting with bold Asian-inspired flavors, this Low Fat Chinese Chicken Salad is the perfect healthy twist on a classic dish. Featuring tender shredded chicken breasts, crunchy green and red cabbage, crisp sugar snap peas, and vibrant julienned carrots, this salad is packed with nutrients and irresistible textures. The tangy-sweet dressing combines low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and a touch of honey, accented with fresh ginger, lime juice, and sesame oil for a perfectly balanced flavor. Topped with toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro, this dish is great for a light lunch, meal prep, or as a refreshing, colorful side at dinner. Ready in just 40 minutes, this low-fat recipe is proof that clean eating doesn’t have to mean sacrificing taste!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 3 cups green cabbage
• 1 cup red cabbage
• 1 large carrot
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 cup sugar snap peas
• 3 stalks green onions
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet, season with a pinch of salt and black pepper, and bake for 15 minutes or until cooked through. Allow them to cool before shredding.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the shredded green and red cabbage, julienned carrot, sliced red bell pepper, sugar snap peas, chopped green onions, and cilantro.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, honey, lime juice, minced ginger, and minced garlic to create the dressing.

Step 5

Add the shredded chicken to the bowl of vegetables.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything using salad tongs until the dressing evenly coats the salad ingredients.

Step 7

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top of the salad before serving.

Step 8

Serve immediately for crisp texture or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1143.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1163.4

Total Fat 38.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.2g
Cholesterol 296.3mg	0%
Sodium 1745.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 74.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.1g	0%
Total Sugars 34.0g
Protein 129.3g	0%

Vitamin D 17.4IU	0%
Calcium 281.7mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 2127.1mg	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: 29.5%

Protein: 44.6%

Carbs: 25.9%