Oriental Chicken Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Oriental Chicken Salad, a perfect fusion of bold flavors and fresh, crisp ingredients. Grilled chicken breast, marinated in a tantalizing blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, and garlic, takes center stage atop a colorful medley of romaine lettuce, shredded red cabbage, and julienned carrots. The salad is further enhanced with the sweetness of mandarin orange segments, the crunch of crispy wonton strips and slivered almonds, and the zing of sliced green onions. Tossed in a homemade sesame-ginger dressing featuring rice vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a light lunch or dinner. Perfect for lovers of Asian-inspired flavors, this healthy and satisfying dish offers a delightful balance of taste, texture, and nutrition.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces chicken breast
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 4 cups romaine lettuce
• 1 cup red cabbage (shredded)
• 1 cup carrots (julienned)
• 2 stalks green onions (sliced)
• 1 cup mandarin orange segments
• 1 cup crispy wonton strips
• 0.5 cup slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a bowl, marinate the chicken breasts with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Let it sit for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Heat a grill or skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Set aside to rest before slicing into strips.

Step 3

In a large salad bowl, combine romaine lettuce, shredded red cabbage, julienned carrots, sliced green onions, mandarin orange segments, crispy wonton strips, and slivered almonds.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, remaining 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

Slice the cooked chicken into strips and arrange on top of the salad.

Step 6

Drizzle the salad with the sesame-ginger dressing and gently toss to combine.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your Oriental Chicken Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1205.5 grams (1205.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1608

Total Fat 82.60g	106%
Saturated Fat 10.70g	53%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.00g
Cholesterol 206mg	69%
Sodium 3236mg	141%
Total Carbohydrate 135.30g	49%
Dietary Fiber 24.50g	88%
Total Sugars 59.00g
Protein 99.60g	199%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 470mg	36%
Iron 10mg	56%
Potassium 3000mg	64%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.2%

Protein: 23.7%

Carbs: 32.2%