Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad
Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken, crunchy cabbage, and colorful vegetables, all tossed in a flavorful sesame dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- ¼ cup sesame seeds (toasted or raw)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place chicken breasts on a lined baking sheet; season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through. Let rest before slicing into strips.
- Shred cabbage finely, grate carrots, and slice bell pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and olive oil for the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, and chicken. Drizzle dressing over the top and toss gently.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg