Sesame Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Sesame Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (about) vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar; 4 tablespoons minced fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 cup Dijon mustard; 1/3 cup pure maple syrup; 1 1/3 pounds chicken tenders; 2/3 cup sesame seeds (preferably a mixture of black and white); 3 tablespoons (about) vegetable oil; 1 5-ounce bag mixed greens; 1/2 English hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, sliced thinly into rounds; 2 large tomatoes, each cut into 8 wedges

Servings: persons

1/4 cup (about) vegetable oil
3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
4 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1 1/3 pounds chicken tenders
2/3 cup sesame seeds (preferably a mixture of black and white)
3 tablespoons (about) vegetable oil
1 5-ounce bag mixed greens
1/2 English hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, sliced thinly into rounds
2 large tomatoes, each cut into 8 wedges

1
Whisk all ingredients in bowl.
2
Season with salt and pepper.
3
Whisk mustard and syrup in bowl to blend.
4
Add chicken and marinate 1 hour.
5
Spread sesame seeds on plate.
6
Remove chicken from marinade; shake off excess.
7
Coat chicken on both sides with sesame seeds.
8
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
9
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
10
Working in batches, add chicken to skillet and saute until just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
11
Transfer chicken to plate.
12
Add more oil to skillet as needed for each batch.
13
Mix greens, cucumber, and tomatoes in large bowl.
14
Toss with enough dressing to coat.
15
Divide salad among 4 plates.
16
Top with chicken; drizzle with any remaining dressing and serve.

810

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup (about) vegetable oil, 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar, 4 tablespoons minced fresh ginger, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 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

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