Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons of soy sauce
1 tablespoon of sesame oil
1 tablespoon of honey
1 teaspoon of minced garlic
1 teaspoon of grated ginger For the Salad:
4 cups of mixed salad greens
1 cup of shredded cabbage
1 cup of shredded carrots
1/2 cup of sliced cucumber
1/4 cup of chopped green onions
1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup of chopped roasted peanuts or sesame seeds (optional)
For the Dressing:
3 tablespoons of soy sauce
2 tablespoons of rice vinegar
1 tablespoon of sesame oil
1 tablespoon of honey
1 teaspoon of grated ginger
1 teaspoon of minced garlic
Instructions:
In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger to make the marinade. Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, making sure to coat the chicken evenly.
Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight in the refrigerator for more flavor. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the excess marinade. Grill the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
Let them rest for a few minutes, then slice them into strips. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, chopped green onions, and chopped fresh cilantro.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to coat the salad with the dressing. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Divide the salad onto serving plates or bowls and top with the sliced grilled chicken. Sprinkle with chopped roasted peanuts or sesame seeds (if using).
Serve the Asian Sesame Chicken Salad as a flavorful and satisfying main course. Feel free to add other ingredients such as mandarin orange segments, sliced bell peppers, or crispy wonton strips for additional texture and flavor. Enjoy the delicious combination of Asian-inspired flavors in this Sesame Chicken Salad!