Easy Asian Chopped Chicken Salad Recipe with Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette
Fresh, healthy and so easy to throw together, this Easy Asian Chopped Chicken Salad with homemade Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette makes a perfect lunch or dinner option.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Keyword: Asian Chopped Chicken Salad, Easy Asian Chopped Chicken Salad, Easy Asian Chopped Chicken Salad with Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette
Servings: 2 servings
- 2 small chicken breasts cooked and shredded
- 1 head Romaine lettuce finely chopped
- ½ green cabbage finely chopped
- ½ small red cabbage finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper seeded and sliced
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
- ¼ cup mint chopped
- ¼ cup basil chopped
- 1 English cucumber sliced
- ⅓ cup roasted cashews
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1 fresno chili thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 tablespoon sesame seeds
FOR THE SESAME GINGER VINAIGRETTE
- 2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
- ½ lime juiced
- 1-2 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free soy sauce
- 1-2 teaspoon Sriracha more or less depending on spice level
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- salt + pepper to taste
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, carefully add the chicken breasts and return water to a boil. Cover pot with an air-tight lid and remove from heat. Allow chicken breasts to poach for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until fully cooked. Once cooked, transfer chicken to a plate to cool. Once cool enough to handle, shred chicken breasts with two forks or your fingers and set aside.
In a large salad bowl arrange all the salad ingredients and gently toss together. Top with chicken and additional sesame seeds and set aside to prepare the dressing.
In a medium bowl whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing and season to taste.
Drizzle salad with dressing and toss well to combine.
Calories: 786kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 570mg | Potassium: 2157mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 6690IU | Vitamin C: 422.1mg | Calcium: 349mg | Iron: 8mg