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Sesame chicken salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A flavorful and healthy salad combining tender sesame-crusted chicken with fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 4 pieces chicken breasts (halved horizontally)
  • 2 tbsp oil (for drizzling and cooking)
  • 4 tbsp sesame seeds (for coating and dressing)
  • salt to taste salt
  • 4 cups cabbage shredded
  • 2 carrots carrots julienned
  • 6 radishes radishes thinly sliced
  • 1 cup flaked almonds
  • 1 cup spring onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup coriander cilantro
  • 2 tbsp oil (for dressing)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • salt and pepper to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  • Halve chicken breasts horizontally and drizzle with oil.
  • Press chicken into sesame seeds, season with salt, then cook until golden and cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Whisk together oil, lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and sesame seeds for dressing.
  • Shred cabbage, julienne carrots, and thinly slice radishes, spring onions, and cilantro. Toss with almonds and half the dressing.
  • Slice cooked chicken and serve on salad with remaining dressing.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the sesame seeds before adding to the salad.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: chicken, Salad, Sesame