How To Make Sesame Chicken Salad
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cups of mixed salad greens
- 1/4 cup of sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup of chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup of sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup of mandarin orange segments
- 1/4 cup of crispy chow mein noodles
- For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
Instructions
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Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium heat.
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Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then grill for 6-8 minutes per side or until cooked through. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
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In a small skillet, toast the sesame seeds over medium heat until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, chopped green onions, sliced almonds, mandarin orange segments, and crispy chow mein noodles.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and minced garlic to make the dressing.
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Add the chicken to the salad bowl, then pour the dressing over the top. Toss well to coat all the ingredients evenly.
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Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top of the salad and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Calories : 280kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 54mg
- Sodium : 720mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 17g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 9g
- Protein : 24g
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