Description
Chinese Chicken Salad is a fresh and vibrant dish that beautifully blends tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and crunchy almonds, all tossed in a light sesame dressing. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this salad not only satisfies your taste buds but also provides a nutritious option for any occasion. Whether hosting a gathering or enjoying a casual meal, this colorful salad is sure to impress with its delightful flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 4 green onions, sliced
- ½ cup toasted almonds
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Cook the chicken by boiling or grilling until fully cooked (165°F/74°C). Allow it to cool before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- While the chicken cools, wash and chop the romaine lettuce, bell pepper, cucumber, and green onions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine the lettuce with sliced chicken, bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, and toasted almonds.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Grilling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl - approximately 300g
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg