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Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad

A colorful, protein-packed salad featuring sesame-glazed chicken, crunchy cabbage, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful sesame dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Salad
  • 4 cups green cabbage shredded
  • 2 cups purple cabbage shredded
  • 2 large carrots julienned
  • 1 cup edamame cooked
  • 4 green onions sliced
  • 0.5 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup wonton strips
Sesame Dressing
  • 3 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Marinate chicken with sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic for 15 minutes.
  2. Cook chicken in a skillet until fully cooked and golden. Rest and slice thinly.
  3. Combine cabbage, carrots, edamame, green onions, and cilantro in a large bowl.
  4. Whisk dressing ingredients together until smooth.
  5. Toss vegetables with dressing, top with chicken and wonton strips, then serve.

Notes

For maximum crunch, add wonton strips immediately before serving.