Sesame Chicken Salad
Sesame Chicken Salad features soy- and ginger-marinated chicken tossed with crisp napa and green cabbage, carrot, and toasted sesame seeds, all coated in a garlicky ginger-mayo dressing. It’s bright, nutty, and savory with a satisfying crunch from crispy fried noodles—great for a fresh lunch or a light dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Put the chicken in a large glass or ceramic bowl.
- 2
Whisk the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger together for the marinade in a small bowl, then pour it over the chicken and toss to coat evenly.
- 3
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
- 4
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 5
Stir together the mayonnaise, sesame oil, sugar, and ginger for the dressing in a small bowl.
- 6
Cover and refrigerate the dressing while you cook the chicken.
- 7
Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off any excess.
- 8
Discard the remaining marinade.
- 9
Grill the chicken on the preheated grill until it is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes.
- 10
An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 11
Remove the chicken from the grill and chop it when it is cool enough to handle.
- 12
While the chicken cooks, place the sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium-high heat.
- 13
Shake the pan as if making popcorn and toast until the seeds give off a pleasant toasted aroma, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 14
Quickly take the pan off the heat and transfer the seeds to a bowl to cool, as they will keep cooking and burn if left in the pan.
- 15
Put the napa cabbage, green cabbage, and carrot in a large bowl with the chicken and toasted sesame seeds.
- 16
Toss to combine, then mix in the dressing.
- 17
Divide the salad among plates and top with crispy fried noodles.
- Calories 855.09 kcal High
- Protein 59.97 g Good Source
- Carbs 43.18 g Moderate
- Total Fat 50.79 g High
- Saturated Fat 7.14 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 161.89 mg High
- Sodium 1529.39 mg High
- Fiber 8.5 g Good Source
- Sugar 13.19 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 171.96 mg Moderate
- Iron 3.67 mg Good Source
- Potassium 708.43 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 1515.31 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 149.79 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Sesame Chicken Salad is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Chicken Breast, Chinese Cabbage, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 855.09 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sesame Chicken Salad?
- It is a Chinese salad recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Sesame Chicken Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Chicken Breast, Chinese Cabbage, Fresh Ginger, Green Cabbage. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Sesame Chicken Salad?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Sesame Chicken Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 855.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sesame Chicken Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 17 steps.
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