Description
A flavorful and nutritious Sesame Chicken Salad featuring tender shredded chicken coated in a savory sesame dressing, tossed with fresh mixed greens, red bell pepper, edamame, and green onions. This quick and easy recipe combines Asian-inspired flavors with a healthy salad base, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Dressing
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Salad
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup edamame
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat Skillet: Preheat a skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the chicken mixture.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and grated ginger to create a flavorful dressing.
- Cook Chicken: Add the shredded chicken to the heated skillet and pour the prepared sesame dressing over it.
- Coat and Heat: Stir well to evenly coat the chicken with the dressing and cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to warm fully.
- Add Sesame Seeds: Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken and continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes to toast the seeds lightly and enhance flavor.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced red bell pepper, edamame, and sliced green onions to form the fresh salad base.
- Add Chicken to Salad: Place the cooked sesame chicken on top of the prepared salad ingredients.
- Toss Salad: Gently toss everything together to combine the chicken and fresh vegetables evenly with the dressing and sesame seeds.
- Serve: Serve the sesame chicken salad immediately for best freshness and enjoy your light, nutritious meal.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken to save time.
- For extra crunch, toast the sesame seeds separately before adding.
- You can substitute edamame with other beans or peas as desired.
- Add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper for a spicy kick.
- Serve with a side of steamed rice or noodles for a more filling meal.
