Grilled Ginger-Sesame Chicken Chopped Salad

Grilled Ginger-Sesame Chicken Chopped Salad
Grilled Ginger-Sesame Chicken Chopped Salad
easy, fresh grilled ginger and sesame chicken chopped salad perfect for summer Barbecues
  • Preparing Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Served Person: 4
white meat free gluten free red meat free shellfish free dairy free pescatarian
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 c low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp canola oil
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp finely minced ginger
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil ((i used regular un-toasted si
  • 1 tsp sriracha ((i didn't even notice it so if you like heat add a little more))
  • 1/2 tsp salt ( then more to taste as desired)
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions ( green and white parts)
  • 2 (9 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 lb napa cabbage ( halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise)
  • 1 1/2 - 2 cups matchstick carrots ( or 2 medium carrots cut into matchsticks)
  • 2/3 cup slivered or sliced almonds ( toasted)
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves ( chopped)
  • 3 chopped green onions ( green and white parts)
  • 1 tsp white sesame seeds ( toasted)
  • 1 tsp black sesame seeds ((or an additional 1 tsp white toasted))
  • Carbohydrate 4.41646891436083 g
  • Cholesterol 0.24 mg
  • Fat 10.7852000000118 g
  • Fiber 0.335999997948912 g
  • Protein 1.73620000124385 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.820305000001302 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 serving (158g)
  • Sodium 911.83284428315 mg
  • Sugar 4.08046891641191 g
  • Trans Fat 0.144585000003314 g
  • Calories 121 calories

For the marinade:In a mixing bowl (or 2-cup liquid measuring cup), whisk together soy sauce, ginger, canola oil, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, Sriracha and 1/2 tsp salt (adding more salt to taste as desired, original recipe calls for 1 tsp salt, I added 3/4 tsp and I still thought that was too much).Add chicken breasts to a large resealable bag and add 3 Tbsp of the marinade mixture, reserving remaining. Seal bag and rub marinade over chicken, then transfer chicken to refrigerator and let rest at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 day.For the dressing:Add red wine vinegar and 1/4 cup chopped green onions to remaining dressing mixture and whisk to blend. Set aside (chill in refrigerator if marinating chicken longer than 1 hour).For the salad:Heat a grill or grill pan over stove top over medium-high heat. Brush grill lightly with canola or vegetable oil, then place marinated chicken on grill and cook, about 4 minutes per side, or until chicken has cooked through (it should register to 165 degrees in center of chicken when tested with a meat thermometer).Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes. Then, cut chicken crosswise into strips about 1/4-inch thick.To assemble salad:In a large bowl toss together cabbage, chicken, carrots, almonds, 3 chopped green onions, and cilantro with enough dressing to coat salad. Sprinkle top with sesame seeds and serve.Recipe Source: adapted from Curtis Stone via Menu Musings