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Asian-Inspired Chicken Salad

If you’re a fan of bold, vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients, this Asian-Inspired Chicken Salad is about to become your new favorite meal! Packed with crunchy veggies, tender chicken, and a tangy sesame ginger dressing, it’s the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and slightly spicy.
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Course Salad
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • For the Salad:
  • 2 cups napa cabbage shredded 🥬
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast thinly sliced or shredded 🍗
  • 1/2 cup carrots julienned 🥕
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper thinly sliced 🫑
  • 1/2 cup edamame shelled
  • 1/4 cup green onions thinly sliced 🧅
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped 🌿
  • 1/4 cup crispy wonton strips optional for crunch
  • For the Dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil 🥄
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey 🍯
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced 🧄
  • 1/2 teaspoon sriracha optional for spice
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions
 

  • 1️⃣ Prepare the Salad Ingredients:
  • Wash and shred the napa cabbage. Julienne the carrots and thinly slice the red bell pepper and green onions. Chop the cilantro and set everything aside.
  • 2️⃣ Cook the Chicken:
  • Grill or pan-sear the chicken breast until fully cooked. Let it cool slightly, then slice into thin strips or shred. For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger before cooking.
  • 3️⃣ Make the Dressing:
  • In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sriracha. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  • 4️⃣ Assemble the Salad:
  • In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, julienned carrots, red bell peppers, edamame, and green onions. Add the cooked chicken on top.
  • 5️⃣ Add the Dressing:
  • Drizzle the sesame ginger dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
  • 6️⃣ Garnish and Serve:
  • Top the salad with crispy wonton strips, sesame seeds, and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and flavorful dish!
Keyword Asian-Inspired Chicken Salad
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