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Asian-Inspired Chicken Salad

This Asian-Inspired Chicken Salad is going to be your new favorite dish. It’s fresh, crunchy, packed with veggies, protein, and so much flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 - 5
Author Rachael DeVaux

Ingredients

For the Salad:

  • 2 large organic chicken breasts
  • 3 loose carrots, peeled and sliced thin
  • 1/3 head purple cabbage, chopped thin
  • 1/3 head green cabbage, chopped thin
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped thin
  • 1 cup chopped, fresh cilantro
  • 1 bunch chopped green onion, ends trimmed
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 3 oranges, skins removed, sliced

For the Dressing:

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons tamari sauce (gluten-free soy sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh, peeled and grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon toasted white and/or black sesame seeds
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons raw honey
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Trim, tenderize, and season your chicken with salt and pepper. Cook chicken either on the grill at 500 F for about 4-5 minutes per side (flipping once) or in avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, for about 4 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Once cooked, shred (using two forks) or slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  • Heat a small skillet to medium heat. Slice almonds and toast for 2 minutes, or until lightly toasted. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Chop your purple and green cabbage, red onion, romaine, green onions and cilantro. Slice carrots into matchsticks, and peel and slice the oranges into bite-sized pieces. Add all veggies + the orange pieces to a large mixing bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients. If you don’t have store-bought toasted sesame seeds, you can easily throw them in a heated skillet for about 1 minute, until they become fragrant.
  • Pour the dressing over the ingredients in the large mixing bowl and toss well, until evenly coated. Add the chicken and toasted, sliced almonds. For best results, chill, then serve with sliced avocado. Enjoy!
  • If prepping in advance, store the lettuce + cabbage, and dressing, separately from the rest of the ingredients, in airtight containers in the fridge (so nothing gets wilted/soggy), for up to 2-3 days.