Sesame Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Sesame Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup pure maple syrup, eyeball the amount; 1/3 cup dark soy, Tamari, eyeball the amount; 1/2 cup sweet hot mustard, eyeball the amount; 1/2 cup sesame seeds, a mix of black and white or all white; 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 3 or 4 turns of the pan, total; 1 1/3 pounds chicken breast tenders; Salt and pepper; 1 1/2 inches fresh ginger root, grated or minced; 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, 3 generous splashes; 1/4 cup Chinese duck sauce or, apricot all fruit spread; 1/4 cup vegetable oil, eyeball the amount; 5 to 6 ounces mixed baby greens, 1 bag; 1 /4 English or seedless cucumber, halved lengthwise then thinly sliced on an angle; 1 /2 cup shredded carrots, a couple of handfuls; 4 scallions, thinly sliced on an angle; 1/4 pound snow peas, sliced on an angle; Fried Chinese noodles for garnish, perhaps leftover from take out, optional

Servings: persons

3/4 cup pure maple syrup, eyeball the amount
1/3 cup dark soy, Tamari, eyeball the amount
1/2 cup sweet hot mustard, eyeball the amount
1/2 cup sesame seeds, a mix of black and white or all white
1/4 cup vegetable oil, 3 or 4 turns of the pan, total
1 1/3 pounds chicken breast tenders
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 inches fresh ginger root, grated or minced
3 tablespoons rice vinegar, 3 generous splashes
1/4 cup Chinese duck sauce or, apricot all fruit spread
1/4 cup vegetable oil, eyeball the amount
5 to 6 ounces mixed baby greens, 1 bag
1 /4 English or seedless cucumber, halved lengthwise then thinly sliced on an angle
1 /2 cup shredded carrots, a couple of handfuls
4 scallions, thinly sliced on an angle
1/4 pound snow peas, sliced on an angle
Fried Chinese noodles for garnish, perhaps leftover from take out, optional

1
Combine syrup, soy and sweet hot mustard in a bowl.
2
Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper on both sides.
3
Add chicken tenders to 1/2 of the marinade and coat.
4
Set aside.
5
Reserve the remaining 1/2 for dressing.
6
Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
7
Spread sesame seeds on a sheet of waxed paper or into a shallow dish.
8
Waxed paper will speed your clean up.
9
Dip the tenders into the sesame seeds.
10
Coat the pan with a thin layer of oil.
11
Cook chicken in small batches 3 minutes on each side and remove to plate.
12
Whisk ginger, vinegar and the reserved marinade together then stream in the oil while you are continuing to whisk dressing.
13
Combine all of the salad ingredients in a bowl.
14
Toss with dressing and serve, topping with sesame chicken tenders.
15
Toss some crunch into your salad with fried noodles, if you have any leftover packets from ordering Chinese take out, for the last time!

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

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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: 3/4 cup pure maple syrup, eyeball the amount, 1/3 cup dark soy, Tamari, eyeball the amount, 1/2 cup sweet hot mustard, eyeball the amount, 1/2 cup sesame seeds, a mix of black and white or all white, 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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