Sesame-Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Sesame-Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 2 medium English cucumbers, cut into 3/4 inch wedges (1 pound total); ⅓ cup white sesame seeds; 34 lb chicken cutlet (4-6 cutlets); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 lb baby bok choy, quartered lengthwise or 1 lb regular bok choy, coarsely chopped; 1 -2 red jalapeno, thinly sliced; ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 medium English cucumbers, cut into 3/4 inch wedges (1 pound total)
⅓ cup white sesame seeds
34 lb chicken cutlet (4-6 cutlets)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lb baby bok choy, quartered lengthwise or 1 lb regular bok choy, coarsely chopped
1 -2 red jalapeno, thinly sliced
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves

1
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, ginger, and sesame oil until sugar dissolves.
2
In a medium bowl, toss cucumbers with 3 tbsp dressing and set aside.
3
Spread chicken pieces on a large plate.
4
Dredge in sesame seeds, pressing lightly to adhere.
5
Heat a large skillet over medium-high.
6
Add 1 tsp olive oil and the bok choy.
7
Cook, turning occasionally, until the bok choy is brown on all sides but still a little crunchy, about 8 minutes.
8
Transfer the bok choy to a serving platter and reduce heat to medium.
9
Add 1 tsp olive oil to skillet and cook chicken until sesame seeds are toasted and chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking time.
10
On a work surface, shred chicken.
11
Add chicken, cucumbers, jalapenos, and cilantro to platter, top with remaining dressing and serve.

6649

kcal

Calories

180

Fat

Carbs

1201

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger, 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.

Sesame-Chicken Salad

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions