Asian Sesame Chicken Salad Recipe

Fresh and flavorful Asian sesame chicken salad recipe with grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and a homemade sesame dressing — ready in just 25 minutes.

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Course: Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: Asian, Fusion

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 12

Marinating Time: 15

Total Time: 42

Servings: servings

Calories: 325kcal

Cost: $12

Equipment

1 Sharp Chef’s Knife For efficient vegetable prep and clean chicken slicing
1 Cutting board Use separate boards for meat and vegetables for food safety
1 Grill pan or skillet For grilling chicken with nice sear marks
1 Large mixing bowl To toss the salad ingredients together
1 Small whisk or jar with lid For mixing and emulsifying the sesame dressing

Ingredients

For the Chicken

2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1 lb
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
salt and pepper to taste

For the Salad

6 cups mixed greens romaine and cabbage mix
2 cups purple cabbage shredded
1 large carrot julienned
1 piece red bell pepper thinly sliced
1 piece cucumber diced
0.25 cup sliced almonds
2 stalks green onions chopped
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

For the Sesame Dressing

3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
1 clove garlic minced
0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

Season chicken with soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper. Marinate 15 minutes.
Cook chicken 6–7 minutes per side until 165°F. Rest, then slice.
Combine dressing ingredients until smooth.
In a large bowl, mix greens, cabbage, carrot, bell pepper, and cucumber.
Add chicken, drizzle dressing, sprinkle almonds, green onions, and sesame seeds.
Enjoy immediately.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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