Sesame Chicken Salad

Soy- and ginger-marinated sesame chicken is tossed with napa cabbage and a garlicky-ginger dressing in this Asian-inspired salad that is perfect for lunch or dinner.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 688 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
• 1 medium head napa cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 medium carrot, shredded
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 0.25 medium head green cabbage, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup crispy fried rice noodles

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Place chicken in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger for marinade together in a small bowl; pour over chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.

Step 3

Combine mayonnaise, sesame oil, sugar, and ginger for dressing in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate while you cook the chicken.

Step 4

Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.

Step 5

Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the grill and chop when cool enough to handle.

Step 6

While the chicken is cooking, place sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium-high heat. Shake the pan like you are making popcorn and toast until seeds give off a lovely toasted smell, 3 to 5 minutes. Quickly remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl to cool; if you leave them in the pan they will continue to cook and burn.

Step 7

Place napa cabbage, green cabbage, and carrot in a large bowl with chicken and toasted sesame seeds. Toss together, then mix in the dressing. Divide salad onto plates and top with crispy fried noodles.