Quick Asian Chicken Salad

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 268.7
  • Total Fat: 9.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 49.3 mg
  • Sodium: 214.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 25.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.1 g
  • Protein: 22.8 g

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Introduction

A great alternative to the higher calorie "Ramen Noodle" Salads... But more tasty and just as quick to whip up! This is a great entree salad for summer time dinners or to serve along side of other healthy Asian inspired sides for a themed meal. A great alternative to the higher calorie "Ramen Noodle" Salads... But more tasty and just as quick to whip up! This is a great entree salad for summer time dinners or to serve along side of other healthy Asian inspired sides for a themed meal.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    12 oz Chicken breast (no skin or bones)
    1 clove garlic, minced
    4 c finely shredded cabbage (for convenience: 1 bag cabbage/carrot slaw from grocer)
    2 scallions, chopped white and green parts
    1/2 large red bell pepper, chopped
    1/4 c honey
    1 tsp sesame oil
    1 TBS evoo
    1 TBS light soy sauce
    juice of one lime
    1+ tsp freshly grated ginger root
    1/4 c slivered almonds

Directions

Spray non stick pan and heat garlic; once up to temp (med high) add chicken to brown.
Lower heat and continue to cook chicken to done (add a bit of water if necessary).
Once cooked allow to cool then shred into rough pieces.
In a large salad bowl mix together: chicken, peppers, scallions, and cabbage.
In a small jar or container with lid combine: honey, oils, lime juice, ginger, soy sauce. Shake to mix throughly.
Toss dressing with salad. Sprinkle almonds on top as garnish.
Makes 4 entree size servings or 6 generous side salad servings.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANGELGAL01.