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Sesame Chicken and Chickpea Salad

Savory Sesame Chicken and Chickpea Salad for Meal Prep Bliss

Indulge in this Sesame Chicken and Chickpea Salad, a nutritious delight packed with flavor and protein, perfect for healthy meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 breasts Chicken Breasts Season with salt and pepper
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Oil Key ingredient for flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Substitute apple cider vinegar if desired
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Agave syrup for vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Fresh Ginger Fresh is best, ground can be used
  • Kosher Salt To taste
  • Black Pepper To taste
For the Salad Base
  • 4 cups Cabbage (Red or Green) Use pre-packaged coleslaw mix for convenience
  • 1 can Chickpeas Rinse well to reduce sodium
  • 1 cup Carrots Shredded or matchstick preferred
  • 1/2 cup Green Onions (Scallions) Chopped, can substitute with chives
  • 1/2 cup Cashews Use sunflower seeds for nut-free option

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Jar for Dressing

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season chicken breasts with kosher salt and black pepper. Sauté in heated olive oil for 5-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  2. Prepare the dressing by shaking together toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, minced ginger, and salt in a jar.
  3. In a bowl, combine shredded cabbage, rinsed chickpeas, shredded carrots, and chopped green onions. Toss together.
  4. Add sliced chicken to salad base, drizzle with dressing, and toss to combine.
  5. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to let flavors develop.
  6. Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with extra green onions or roasted cashews.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For maximum flavor, let the salad chill for at least 1-2 hours before serving. Dress right before serving for crisp veggies. Customize with additional veggies as desired.

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