Sesame Ginger Chicken Salad Bowls
A vibrant and healthy chicken salad bowl featuring fresh vegetables, quinoa, and a flavorful sesame ginger dressing.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs boneless, skinless
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 garlic clove minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
Vegetables & grains
- 2 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup red cabbage thinly sliced
- 1 sliced cucumber
- 1 sliced avocado
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds optional
Garnishes (optional)
- to taste sliced scallions optional
- to taste crushed peanuts or cashews optional
Instructions
- Whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and honey in a bowl. Marinate chicken for 20 minutes.
- Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 5-6 minutes per side, then rest and slice.
- Whisk sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and Dijon mustard to make dressing. Stir in sesame seeds.
- Divide quinoa among bowls, top with greens, carrots, cabbage, cucumber, avocado, and chicken. Drizzle with dressing.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, scallions, and nuts if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken longer and add optional garnishes as desired.