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Asian Chicken Salad Recipe

Asian Chicken Salad Recipe

Discover a fresh and flavorful Asian chicken salad recipe made with crisp vegetables, tender chicken, and a tangy sesame dressing—perfect for a healthy meal.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 –3 cups shredded lettuce or slaw I used raw grated Brussels sprouts
  • 1/2 cup whole almonds chopped
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 cups cooked shelled edamame
  • toasted sesame seeds optional
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Chinese 5 spice seasoning
  • 2 cups chow mein noodles dry crunchy kind

Method
 

  1. Combine Salad Ingredients: Toss all salad ingredients – green onions, lettuce, almonds, carrots, cilantro, edamame, and sesame seeds.
  2. Marinate Chicken: Whisk together the soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sugar, and seasoning. Marinate the chicken in the sauce for at least 1 hour.
  3. Cook Chicken: Bake chicken in the sauce at 400 degrees, for about 20-30 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through. When chicken is cooled, shred and add to the salad.
  4. Toss Salad: Toss with dressing of your choice and chow mein noodles just before serving.