Description
Delight in the vibrant flavors of this Deliciously Easy Chinese Chicken Chopped Salad. This refreshing dish features tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing that awakens your taste buds. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a colorful side at gatherings, this salad is not just a meal; it?s a celebration of fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Whip it up in under 30 minutes for an effortless yet impressive dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- ? cup green onions, chopped
- ? cup cilantro (optional)
- ? cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side) or cooked through.
- While the chicken cooks, chop the bell peppers, slice the cucumber, and grate the carrots.
- In a small bowl or mason jar, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey. Shake well to mix.
- Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before shredding it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken with chopped vegetables. Drizzle dressing over the top and mix until well coated.
- Serve immediately on plates or in bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Skillet
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg