Hainanese Sesame Chicken Salad
This Hainanese Sesame Chicken Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The tender chicken is coated in a fragrant sesame dressing and served with crisp vegetables, creating a delightful combination of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add the chicken breasts and simmer for 10-12 minutes until cooked through. Remove from the water and let cool. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, sliced cucumber, julienned carrot, and sliced green onions.
- Add the shredded chicken to the bowl and drizzle the sesame dressing over the salad. Toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the salad before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Large pot Bowl Whisk Large salad bowl
Tools
Knife Cutting board Tongs
Serving suggestions
Serve the Hainanese Sesame Chicken Salad with a side of steamed rice for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For added crunch, sprinkle some crushed peanuts or crispy wonton strips on top of the salad before serving.
Cost
$15