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Chicken Coleslaw Salad with Ginger Sesame Dressing

A refreshing chicken salad featuring crisp coleslaw mix with shredded cabbage and carrots, tender grilled chicken, and a flavorful ginger sesame dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, fresh ginger, and sesame oil.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 cups coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 cup snow peas or snap peas, sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
  • For the dressing: 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 2 Tbsp fresh ginger minced, 3 cloves garlic minced, 2 Tbsp honey, 2 Tbsp sesame oil, 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing: In a bowl or jar, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced ginger, garlic, honey, sesame seeds, black pepper, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, and olive oil until well combined.
  2. Grill the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat (350-375°F) for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
  3. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, sliced red pepper, snow peas, green onions, cilantro, and sliced chicken. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Garnish with extra sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Notes

For best texture, dress the salad just before serving to avoid sogginess. Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker prep time. Add mandarin oranges or sliced almonds for extra crunch and sweetness.

  • Author: Olivia Bennett
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Salad
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg