Sesame Chicken Chopped Salad

  • Serving Size4-6

    Ingredients

    For the Dressing:

    • 1/3 cup coconut aminos
    • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
    • 2 T approved oil
    • 2 T toasted sesame oil
    • 2 T minced ginger
    • 1 tsp onion powder
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1/2 tsp pepper

    For the Salad:

    • 1.5 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
    • 4 diced green onions (can sub for 1/2 red onion finely diced)
    • 1/2 large green cabbage, thinly sliced, or one whole green cabbage if it’s small
    • 1/2 red cabbage, thinly sliced
    • 2 cups shredded carrots
    • 1 cup sliced almonds (optional)
    • 1/2 cup chopped and loosely packed cilantro
    • 1 T black sesame seeds
    • 1 T white sesame seeds

    Directions

    1

    Combine all the ingredients for the dressing in a bowl.

    2

    In a plastic baggie, add about 3/4 tablespoons of dressing with the chicken.

    3

    Allow to marinate for at least a half hour.

    4

    Add chicken with the dressing into a large skillet and cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until cooked thoroughly.

    5

    Allow to cool to room temperature before chopping and adding to the salad.

    6

    Combine all other salad ingredients besides dressing and chicken in a large bowl.

    7

    When chicken is cool, add to the salad.

    8

    Stir in dressing well and enjoy!

    Recipe adapted from: wholekitchen.com            

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