Name: Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad
Prep time: PT-486548H59M56S
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1 garlic clove, minced; 4 cups shredded green cabbage; 2 cups shredded red cabbage; 1 cup shredded carrots; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced; 1/2 cup sliced green onions; 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 3 tablespoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds; 1/3 cup roasted cashew halves; Sesame seeds; Additional cilantro and green onions; Optional: Crispy wonton strips

Description

Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad is a healthy, protein-packed meal full of crisp veggies, grilled chicken, and a bold sesame ginger dressing. Try it now!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

1 garlic clove, minced

For the Salad:

4 cups shredded green cabbage

2 cups shredded red cabbage

1 cup shredded carrots

1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 jalapeño, seeded and diced

1/2 cup sliced green onions

3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

For the Dressing:

3 tablespoons sesame oil

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

1 garlic clove, minced

For Serving:

1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds

1/3 cup roasted cashew halves

Sesame seeds

Additional cilantro and green onions

Optional: Crispy wonton strips

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and let them soak in the flavors for at least 30 minutes.

Grill the Chicken: Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 6–7 minutes on each side, or until it’s fully cooked through. Once done, remove the chicken from the heat and allow it to rest for a few minutes before slicing.

Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic until well combined.

Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine green cabbage, red cabbage, shredded carrots, red bell pepper, jalapeño, green onions, and chopped cilantro. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Add Chicken and Toppings: Top the salad with sliced grilled chicken. Garnish with toasted almonds, cashew halves, sesame seeds, and additional cilantro and green onions. Add crispy wonton strips if desired.

To Serve: Portion the salad onto plates and serve right away for the best taste and texture.

Notes

For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with tofu or chickpeas.

Keep dressing separate until serving to maintain crunch.

Marinate chicken longer for extra flavor.

Jalapeño can be adjusted or omitted for less heat.

Prep Time: 45 minutes Additional Time: 15 minutes (marinating + resting)
Cook Time: 15 minutes