Sesame Chicken Salad
This Sesame Chicken Salad is a refreshing and healthy dish that is perfect for lunch or a light dinner. It's a low-calorie option, making it an excellent Best Diet Recipe for Weight Loss. This dish offers Nutritive Value, contributing to a balanced diet. It's also gluten-free, making it a great option for those with gluten intolerance. However, people with a sesame allergy should avoid this dish.
Allergen Information: Contains Sesame Allergy
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
137 kcal
Protein
13 g
Carbs
7 g
Fat
7 g
Fiber
2 g
Ingredients
Chicken, poultry, breast, skinless
200 gms (200g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Lettuce
0.25 cup, chopped (50g)
Spinach
0.25 cup, chopped (50g)
Carrot
0.25 cup, grated (50g)
Cucumber
0.5 cup, sliced (100g)
Red Bell Pepper
0.5 cup, sliced (100g)
Red Onion
0.25 cup, sliced (50g)
Sesame Seeds
2 tsp (10g)
Soy sauce
2 tsp (10g)
Clove Garlic, Minced
1 tsp (5g)
lemon juice
1 tbsp (15g)
Black Pepper
1 tsp (2g)
Sesame Oil
1 tsp (5g)
Instructions
Preparation
Grilling Chicken:
Marinate the chicken breast with a pinch of salt, black pepper, and a tsp of lemon juice for 15-20 minutes. Grill on a pan or in an oven until cooked through (approximately 10-12 minutes). Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
Toasting Sesame Seeds:
Dry roast sesame seeds in a small pan over low heat until golden brown and aromatic. Set aside.
Cooking Steps
In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Adjust flavors to your liking.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the salad greens, cucumber, carrot, and red bell pepper.
Place the grilled chicken strips over the salad mixture.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds.
Serve fresh and enjoy!
NotesNutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on the specific ingredients used.