Sesame Chicken Salad

This Sesame Chicken Salad is a delightful blend of tender chicken breast, crisp vegetables, and a nutty sesame dressing, making it a refreshing and healthy dinner option. Packed with protein and vibrant flavors, it's the perfect dish to satisfy your cravings without compromising your health.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 200 grams
• Mixed salad greens - 150 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium, sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Sesame seeds - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Cook the chicken breast in a pan over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes until fully cooked, seasoning with salt and pepper. Let it rest before slicing into strips.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the dressing.
3. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, sliced cucumber, julienned carrot, sliced red bell pepper, and chopped green onions.
4. Add the sliced chicken on top of the salad mixture.
5. Drizzle the sesame dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
6. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for garnish and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 650 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which aids in muscle repair and growth.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the fresh vegetables, supporting overall health.

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