Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing
The Chicken Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing is a delightful fusion of textures and flavors that will brighten up any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. chicken tenders
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 head green cabbage, finely shredded
- 1/2 head purple cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced scallions
- 2 cups cooked peas
- 1 cup cashews
- 2 cups crunchy chow mein noodles
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 3 Tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking dish with foil.
- Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and garlic in a bowl. Coat the chicken in the mixture and place in the baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes until cooked through (180°F internal temperature). Allow cooling before slicing.
- In a jar or measuring cup, combine olive oil, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and garlic powder; whisk until well blended.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded cabbages, carrots, cilantro, scallions, and peas. Add some dressing and toss to coat.
- Top with sliced chicken, cashews, and chow mein noodles just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg