🥢 Crunchy Grilled Sesame Chicken Salad

Ingredients (4 servings):

For the chicken:

• 2 chicken breasts

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 1 tbsp honey

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

• 1 tsp rice vinegar

• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

For the salad:

• 6 cups mixed greens (romaine, napa cabbage, or a blend)

• 1 cup shredded carrots

• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

• 1 cup cucumber, sliced

• 1 cup purple cabbage, shredded

• ½ cup edamame (shelled, cooked)

• ½ cup crispy wonton strips (or crunchy chow mein noodles)

• 2 green onions, sliced

• Extra sesame seeds, for garnish

For the sesame-ginger dressing:

• ¼ cup rice vinegar

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Marinate chicken: Whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar. Coat chicken and marinate 20–30 minutes.

2. Grill chicken: Heat grill (or grill pan) to medium-high. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F/74°C). Rest, then slice thinly. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

3. Assemble salad: In a large bowl or platter, layer greens, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, cabbage, edamame, and green onions.

4. Add chicken & crunch: Top with sliced grilled chicken, wonton strips, and extra sesame seeds.

5. Make dressing: Whisk rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, olive oil, honey, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.

6. Serve: Drizzle dressing over salad before serving, or keep on the side.