Chinese Chicken Salad

Yield: 4 servings

Author: Jolie Meaux

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Chinese Chicken Salad

Prep time: 45 MinCook time: 15 MinInactive time: 1 HourTotal time: 2 Hour

This colorful Chinese Chicken Salad combines juicy sesame-marinated chicken, crisp vegetables, sliced almonds, crunchy chow mein noodles, and a homemade Sesame Ginger Dressing made with sesame jam. It is fresh, satisfying, and perfect for lunch or a light supper.

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Ingredients

Sesame Ginger Marinated Chicken

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar or coconut sugar
• 1 tablespoon sesame jam
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Sesame Ginger Dressing

• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon sesame jam

Chinese Chicken Salad

• Shredded purple cabbage
• Shredded carrots
• Sliced red bell pepper
• Sliced water chestnuts
• Sliced almonds
• Crunchy chow mein noodles
• Fresh cilantro
• Sliced marinated chicken
• Sesame seeds

Instructions

Sesame Ginger Chicken

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, sesame jam, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes.
2. Add the chicken and turn it until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
3. Remove the chicken from the marinade. Grill or pan-sear the chicken until it is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
4. Allow the chicken to rest before slicing.

Sesame Ginger Dressing

1. To make the dressing, add the toasted sesame oil, olive oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, and sesame jam to a bowl. Whisk until smooth and thoroughly combined. You may also add everything to a mason jar, cover tightly, and shake well.

Chinese Chicken Salad

1. Place the mixed greens, purple cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, and water chestnuts in a large serving bowl.
2. Top the salad with the sliced chicken, almonds, chow mein noodles, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
3. Drizzle the Sesame Ginger Dressing over the salad. Toss gently and serve immediately.

Notes

• If you can't find Sesame Jam sub with Tahini

Nutrition Facts

Calories

498

Fat

24 g

Sat. Fat

3 g

Carbs

42 g

Fiber

4 g

Net carbs

38 g

Sugar

17 g

Protein

29 g

Sodium

910 mg

Cholesterol

73 mg

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