This Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad delivers the perfect balance of fresh, crunchy vegetables and tender, flavorful chicken in every bite. The homemade sesame-soy dressing brings sweet and savory notes that tie all the colorful ingredients together beautifully. It’s a light yet satisfying meal that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep—and the crunch factor makes healthy eating absolutely irresistible.
If you love Asian-inspired salads, you’ll also enjoy our Asian Chicken Crunch Salad with its bold flavors and satisfying textures. For another fresh, colorful option, try the Vegan Crunchy Thai Quinoa Salad. It offers that same satisfying crunch and vibrant flavors that make this cabbage salad so appealing.
Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad
Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad combines tender sliced chicken breast with crisp vegetables and a sweet and savory sesame-soy dressing, topped with toasted sesame seeds for the perfect textural contrast.
4
servings20
minutes15
minutes350
kcal35
minutesIngredients
1 pound chicken breast
0.25 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons honey
0.5 cup rice vinegar
3 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup grated carrots
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
0.25 cup chopped green onions
0.5 cup toasted sesame seeds
Directions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken breast thoroughly, approximately 6-7 minutes per side. Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips for the salad.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and rice vinegar to create the salad dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded cabbage, grated carrots, sliced red bell pepper, and chopped green onions.
- Add the sliced chicken and sesame seeds to the bowl with the vegetables and toss them properly to combine all ingredients.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and mix gently to evenly coat the salad with the dressing.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
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