Chicken & Cabbage Salad Bowls with Sesame Dressing
Chicken & Cabbage Salad Bowls with Sesame Dressing are a vibrant and nutritious meal that brings together tender chicken, crunchy cabbage, and a delightful sesame dressing. This dish bursts with flavor while being light and satisfying, making it perfect for lunch or dinner. Quick to prepare, it’s an ideal choice for meal prep or impressing guests at gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned or grated
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Allow to rest before slicing.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the cabbage, carrots, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (if using), and garlic until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, sliced chicken, and half of the dressing. Toss gently to mix.
- Serve in bowls, drizzling additional dressing on top if desired and garnish with extra cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg