This Chopped Asian Chicken Salad with Ginger Chili Lime Dressing is a refreshing and flavorful salad that combines crunchy vegetables, tender grilled chicken, and a zesty dressing with an Asian-inspired twist. It's perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 cups mixed salad greens e.g., lettuce, spinach, kale. 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced. 1 cup carrots, julienned. 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced. 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced. 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves. 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves. 1/4 cup unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped. 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted. 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped. 1/4 cup soy sauce. 2 tablespoons rice vinegar. 1 tablespoon honey. 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced. 1 teaspoon garlic, minced. 1 teaspoon chili paste adjust to taste. 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice. 2 tablespoons sesame oil. 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil.
Instructions: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-sear them until fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes per side. Let them rest for a few minutes, then slice into thin strips. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, red cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, cucumber, cilantro, mint, chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, and green onions. Toss to mix well. In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced ginger, minced garlic, chili paste, fresh lime juice, sesame oil, and canola or vegetable oil to make the dressing. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat all the ingredients evenly. Divide the dressed salad among serving plates or bowls. Top each portion with the sliced grilled chicken. Serve immediately and enjoy your Chopped Asian Chicken Salad with Ginger Chili Lime Dressing!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
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