Sesame Chicken Salad
This isn't the sad desk salad you're thinking of. This Sesame Chicken Salad is loaded with juicy caramelized chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy almond butter sesame dressing that pulls everything together. It's fresh, filling, and one of those lunches you'll actually count down the hours to eat.
Servings 6
Calories 475kcal
Ingredients
For the chicken marinade
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs, cubed
- 1/3 cup coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp pepper
For the dressing
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/3 cup coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
For the salad
- Shredded iceberg lettuce
- Cabbage slaw mix
- Shredded carrots
- Cilantro, chopped
- Green onion, sliced
- Sliced red bell pepper
- Sliced almonds
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the cubed chicken and all the chicken marinade ingredients. Mix well and refrigerate while you prepare the dressing.
- Next, make the dressing. Add all the dressing ingredients to a blender and blend on high until smooth. Pour the dressing into a jar or a bowl and set it in the fridge until you're ready to assemble the bowls.
- Preheat a pan to medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken along with the marinade juices.
- Cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked, the juices have evaporated, and the chicken is nice and crispy.
- Now it's time to assemble! In a bowl, add as much as you want of the following: iceberg lettuce, cabbage slaw, shredded carrots, sliced red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, sliced green onion, and sliced almonds.
- Pour some of the dressing in and give it a good stir. Then add the sesame chicken, a little more dressing, and top with some sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 33g | Fiber: 3g