Easy Sesame Chicken Salad

Name: Easy Sesame Chicken Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste; 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup olive oil; 7 tablespoons white vinegar; 6 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger; 3 tablespoons light brown sugar; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper, or to taste; 4 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 (16 ounce) package mixed salad greens; 1.25 cups halved cherry tomatoes; 0.75 medium red onion, thinly sliced; 3 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented

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This sesame chicken salad is delicious, light, and perfect for lunch or dinner.

Recipe by Mallory

Published on May 16, 2020

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

12 servings

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Dressing:

1 cup olive oil
7 tablespoons white vinegar
6 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper, or to taste
4 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 (16 ounce) package mixed salad greens
1 ¼ cups halved cherry tomatoes
¾ medium red onion, thinly sliced
3 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
While chicken is cooling, combine olive oil, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, brown sugar, garlic, and red pepper in a Mason jar; close lid and shake vigorously until combined.
Chop cooled chicken and place in a bowl with dressing and sesame seeds; toss to combine.
Combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and onion in a large bowl. Mix in dressed chicken and top with mandarin oranges.

Cook's Note:

You can use stevia in place of brown sugar.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

346	Calories
24g	Fat
8g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 346
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g	30%
Saturated Fat 4g	19%
Cholesterol 65mg	22%
Sodium 521mg	23%
Total Carbohydrate 8g	3%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 26g
Vitamin C 11mg	55%
Calcium 70mg	5%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 413mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.