Sesame Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Sesame Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts; Salt And Pepper; Olive Oil, For Grilling Or Sauteeing; 2/3 cups Olive Oil; 1/4 cups Low Sodium Soy Sauce; 1/4 cups Rice Wine Vinegar (or White Vinegar); 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 Tablespoons Minced Fresh Ginger; 1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil; 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar (more To Taste); Pinch Of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; 1 package (10 Ounces) Mixed Greens; 1/2 whole Red Onion, Sliced Very Thin; 1 cup Red Grape Tomatoes, Halved; 1 can Mandarin Oranges, drained; 1 Tablespoon Sesame Seeds; 1 Tablespoon Black Sesame Seeds

Servings: persons

2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
Salt And Pepper
Olive Oil, For Grilling Or Sauteeing
2/3 cups Olive Oil
1/4 cups Low Sodium Soy Sauce
1/4 cups Rice Wine Vinegar (or White Vinegar)
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 Tablespoons Minced Fresh Ginger
1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar (more To Taste)
Pinch Of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 package (10 Ounces) Mixed Greens
1/2 whole Red Onion, Sliced Very Thin
1 cup Red Grape Tomatoes, Halved
1 can Mandarin Oranges, drained
1 Tablespoon Sesame Seeds
1 Tablespoon Black Sesame Seeds

1
To make the dressing: Put olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, brown sugar, and crushed red pepper flakes into a blender. Blend until completely emulsified. Taste the dressing and adjust to your taste (I usually add more vinegar and brown sugar but tastes may vary.) (Note: Can make the dressing in advance to allow flavors to develop.)
2
Salt and pepper both sides of the chicken and heat olive oil in a skillet or on a grill pan. Cook the chicken on both sides over medium heat until it has nice color on the surface and is totally cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, allow to rest for 5 minutes, and cut into cubes.
3
Place the cubed chicken into a bowl and pour 1/3 of the dressing over it, tossing to coat. Allow to sit for a few minutes, then sprinkle both colors of sesame seeds over the chicken and toss so that the seeds stick to the chicken. Add more seeds if you prefer a thicker coating.
4
To assemble the salad, place the salad greens, sliced onion, and the halved tomatoes in a large bowl. Pour on half the remaining dressing, reserving the rest if you'd like more later. Toss to coat. Arrange chicken, mandarin oranges all over the greens. Serve immediately.
5
Note: Wait until just before serving to toss the salad!

600

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Salt And Pepper, Olive Oil, For Grilling Or Sauteeing, 2/3 cups Olive Oil, and more.

Yes, Sesame Chicken Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sesame Chicken Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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