Special Sesame Chicken Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Special Sesame Chicken Salad! Featuring tender, marinated chicken breasts cooked to perfection and paired with a medley of crisp vegetables like mixed salad greens, julienned carrots, red bell pepper, and refreshing cucumber, this dish is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. The bold sesame dressing, enhanced with soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and garlic, ties everything together with a tangy, nutty flair. Garnished with toasted white sesame seeds and optional black sesame seeds, this salad delivers a delightful crunch in every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's the perfect healthy meal for busy weeknights or an impressive main dish for any gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 large carrot, julienned
• 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
• 3 stalks green onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, prepare the chicken marinade by mixing 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon of honey. Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and let them sit for at least 10 minutes.

Step 2

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.

Step 3

While the chicken is cooking, toast the white sesame seeds in a dry pan on medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, red bell pepper, carrot, cucumber, green onions, and chopped cilantro.

Step 5

In a separate small bowl, prepare the sesame dressing by whisking together 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and olive oil.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Top the salad with the sliced chicken and sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds and optional black sesame seeds for garnish.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your Special Sesame Chicken Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1205.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1312.6

Total Fat 66.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.2g
Cholesterol 295.8mg	0%
Sodium 1544.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.2g	0%
Total Sugars 34.5g
Protein 121.9g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 419.4mg	0%
Iron 10.4mg	0%
Potassium 2621.0mg	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: 45.1%

Protein: 37.0%

Carbs: 17.9%