Description
This Crunchy Sesame Ginger Chicken Slaw recipe combines tender, flavorful chicken with a vibrant, crunchy slaw tossed in a delicious sesame ginger dressing. It’s a perfect balance of textures and flavors that will leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
For the Crunchy Slaw:
- 3 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
For the Sesame Ginger Dressing:
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken
Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and ground ginger. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked (internal temp 165°F / 74°C). Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- Prepare the Slaw
In a large bowl, combine green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro. Toss lightly to mix.
- Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, garlic, and olive oil until well combined.
- Assemble
Add sliced chicken to the slaw mixture. Pour dressing over and toss until evenly coated. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop, Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
