Crunchy Asian Chicken Salad Recipe – Packed with Flavor and Freshness!

Crunchy Asian Chicken Salad Recipe – Packed with Flavor and Freshness!

Servings

4

servingsPrep time

15

minutesCooking time

10

minutesCalories

380

kcal

This Crunchy Asian Chicken Salad is the perfect blend of fresh, crisp vegetables and juicy grilled chicken, all tossed in a zesty Asian-inspired dressing. Packed with flavor and texture, it’s a light yet satisfying meal option, perfect for lunch or dinner. Not only is this salad bursting with taste, but it’s also a healthy choice loaded with protein, vitamins, and a satisfying crunch.

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 4 cups shredded napa cabbage

• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

• 1 cup shredded carrots

• 1 cucumber, julienned

• 2 green onions, sliced

• 1/4 cup toasted almonds or cashews

• 2 tbsp sesame seeds

• 1 tbsp honey

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp peanut butter (optional)

• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

• Marinate the chicken breasts in soy sauce and sesame oil for 10 minutes. Grill or pan-sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Let the chicken rest before slicing thinly.

  

• In a large mixing bowl, combine napa cabbage, bell pepper, carrots, cucumber, and green onions. Toss to combine.

• In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, and peanut butter (optional) to create the dressing. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

• Arrange the salad on plates and top with sliced chicken, toasted almonds or cashews, and sesame seeds.

  

• Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve immediately for a fresh, crunchy meal.

Crunchy Asian Chicken Salad Recipe – Packed with Flavor! 🥗🍗

Note:

• For a vegetarian option, replace the chicken with grilled tofu or tempeh.