Chicken & Cabbage Salad Bowls with Sesame Dressing
Chicken & Cabbage Salad Bowls with Sesame Dressing are a vibrant and refreshing meal that combines juicy chicken, crunchy cabbage, and a rich, nutty sesame dressing. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressing guests at gatherings, this dish is not only visually appealing but also packed with essential nutrients. Each bite offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors that will awaken your taste buds and keep you coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- ½ head green cabbage, finely shredded (about 4 cups)
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a splash of oil. Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- 2. Prepare the Vegetables: Finely shred cabbage, grate carrots, and slice green onions.
- 3. Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth. Adjust sweetness as desired.
- 4. Assemble Bowls: Layer shredded cabbage in bowls, top with sliced chicken, grated carrots, and green onions.
- 5. Dress It Up: Drizzle homemade sesame dressing over each bowl before serving. Toss gently to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg