Oriental Chicken Summer Salad

Bright, colorful, and bursting with flavor, this Oriental Chicken Summer Salad combines tender, perfectly seasoned chicken breast with a medley of vibrant, crisp vegetables and sweet mandarin orange segments for a refreshing and nutritious meal. The base of romaine lettuce, shredded red cabbage, and grated carrots is enhanced by crunchy sliced almonds and aromatic green onions, while a zesty homemade dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and ground ginger ties everything together beautifully. Finished with optional toasted sesame seeds for an extra touch of texture, this easy, 35-minute recipe is a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors. Ideal for a light lunch or dinner, this Asian-inspired chicken salad is as nutritious as it is delicious, making it a must-try for your summer menu!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 head romaine lettuce
• 1 cup red cabbage
• 2 medium carrots
• 1 cup mandarin orange segments (canned, drained)
• 0.5 cup sliced almonds
• 2 stalks green onions
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1.5 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 2

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Cook the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side, or until they are fully cooked and have reached an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).

Step 3

Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into thin strips.

Step 4

Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 5

Shred the red cabbage and grate the carrots. Add them to the salad bowl along with the romaine lettuce.

Step 6

Add the mandarin orange segments, sliced almonds, and thinly sliced green onions to the salad bowl.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and ground ginger to make the dressing.

Step 8

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine evenly.

Step 9

Top the salad with the sliced chicken breasts and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if desired.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1649.8 grams (1649.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1772

Total Fat 91.80g	118%
Saturated Fat 12.50g	63%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.20g
Cholesterol 296mg	99%
Sodium 4078mg	177%
Total Carbohydrate 112.80g	41%
Dietary Fiber 26.50g	95%
Total Sugars 68.30g
Protein 137.20g	274%

Vitamin D 17IU	87%
Calcium 644mg	50%
Iron 14mg	79%
Potassium 3679mg	78%

*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: 45.2%

Protein: 30.1%

Carbs: 24.7%