Name: Sesame Chicken Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons brown sugar or coconut sugar; 2 tablespoons tahini; 1 tablespoon sesame oil (preferably toasted); 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 cups green cabbage, shredded; 2 cups red cabbage, shredded; 1/4 cup green onion, chopped; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped; 1 cup carrots, julienned; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 jalapeño, sliced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup; 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds; 1/4 cup roasted cashews; Extra cilantro for garnish; Extra green onion for garnish

Description

A vibrant and flavorful salad featuring marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and a nutty sesame dressing.

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar or coconut sugar
2 tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoon sesame oil (preferably toasted)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups green cabbage, shredded
2 cups red cabbage, shredded
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 cup carrots, julienned
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 jalapeño, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
1/4 cup roasted cashews
Extra cilantro for garnish
Extra green onion for garnish

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Instructions

Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, tahini, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the chicken: Preheat your grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook the marinated chicken until fully cooked and golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side. Let it rest before slicing.
Prepare the salad: In a large bowl, combine green cabbage, red cabbage, green onion, cilantro, carrots, red bell pepper, and jalapeño.
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together toasted sesame oil, olive oil, soy sauce (or coconut aminos), rice vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, and fresh ginger. If desired, add tahini or cashew butter for creaminess.
Assemble: Slice the chicken and add it on top of the salad. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to combine.
Serve: Top the salad with toasted sliced almonds, roasted cashews, sesame seeds, extra cilantro, extra green onion, and jalapeño.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust spice levels to preference.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Asian