Colorful salad with crunchy cabbage, sesame chicken, and bright Asian dressing. Perfectly fresh for lunch or dinner.
# Components:
→ Chicken Preparation
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced (about 14 ounces)
02 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
04 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
→ Salad Components
07 - 4 cups napa cabbage, finely shredded
08 - 1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
09 - 1 large carrot, julienned
10 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
11 - 3 green onions, thinly sliced
12 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
13 - 1/2 cup roasted cashews or sliced almonds
14 - 1/2 cup shelled edamame (optional)
→ Dressing
15 - 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
16 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
17 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
18 - 1 tablespoon honey
19 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
20 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
21 - 1 garlic clove, minced
22 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Combine sliced chicken breasts with soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and garlic powder in a medium mixing bowl. Ensure the chicken is evenly coated and allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Sprinkle cooked chicken with toasted sesame seeds, remove from heat, and cool slightly.
03 - In a large salad bowl, combine napa cabbage, red cabbage, julienned carrot, sliced red bell pepper, green onions, chopped cilantro, roasted cashews or sliced almonds, and edamame if using.
04 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, honey, lime juice, freshly grated ginger, minced garlic, and chili flakes until the mixture is well blended.
05 - Add sautéed chicken to the prepared salad base. Drizzle with dressing and toss thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated.
06 - Transfer immediately to serving plates and garnish with additional sesame seeds or cilantro as desired.
