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Asian Sesame Chicken Salad

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A flavorful and fresh salad combining tender chicken, crunchy toppings, and a tangy sesame dressing, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1 lb chicken breasts or tenders
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Oil for cooking Oil (for cooking)
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ⅓ cup seasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • 3 Tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon grated ginger (optional)
  • Pinch salt (or to taste) Pinch salt (or to taste)
  • ¾ cup toasted sliced almonds
  • 1 cup wonton strips
  • 2 romaine hearts romaine hearts (chopped)
  • Toasted sesame seeds Toasted sesame seeds
  • Finely chopped cilantro Finely chopped cilantro

Instructions 

  • Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar; marinate chicken for at least 2 hours.
  • Mix oil, vinegar, honey, sesame oil, soy sauce, and ginger to make dressing.
  • Cook marinated chicken in a pan with oil until browned and cooked through, then chop.
  • Toss romaine, almonds, wonton strips, sesame seeds, cilantro, and chicken; dress and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the almonds and sesame seeds before adding.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Chicken