Description
Sesame Ginger Orange Chicken Salad: A Flavor-Packed Asian-Inspired Delight
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 5 cup green cabbage, shredded
- 2 oranges, segmented
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup green onions, sliced thin
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 2 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup sesame oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 orange, zested
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
Instructions
- Begin by seasoning the cubed chicken breasts. In a large bowl, toss the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper, ensuring an even distribution of the spices.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sesame oil, maple syrup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, orange zest, and orange juice. Whisk the ingredients together until the dressing is well-blended.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, cooked chicken, segmented oranges, diced avocado, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, toasted slivered almonds, and toasted sesame seeds.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to ensure the ingredients are evenly coated. Serve the Sesame Ginger Orange Chicken Salad immediately, and enjoy the burst of flavors in every bite!
Notes
The salad can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days, with the dressing stored separately to maintain the crispness of the vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg