Description
Asian Chicken Crunch Salad is a vibrant dish that combines tender grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing for a delightful explosion of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup green onions, finely chopped
- ½ cup chopped almonds or cashews
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar (unseasoned)
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and grill for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let them cool before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
- While the chicken cools, chop bell peppers, cucumbers, and shred carrots. Combine veggies in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey until well blended.
- Add chopped chicken to the vegetable mixture along with nuts and sesame seeds. Pour dressing over the top and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 320g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg