Asian Chicken Salad with Sesame, Edamame, and Almonds

Asian chicken salad with shredded chicken, edamame, almonds, vegetables, and sesame toppings in a bowl

Asian Chicken Salad with Sesame, Edamame, and Almonds

Asian Chicken Salad combines tender shredded chicken with crisp vegetables, crunchy toppings, and savory sesame-inspired flavors. It is a fresh, hearty salad that works well for easy meals and gatherings.

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Prep Time 1 15

Cook Time 30

Marinating Time 1

Total Time 2 45

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Calories: 210

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Salad

1/4 cup chopped green onions
2-3 cups shredded lettuce or slaw
1/2 cup whole almonds, chopped
2 cups shredded carrots
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 cups cooked, shelled edamame
toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Chicken marinade

2 chicken breasts
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons Chinese 5 spice seasoning

Serving

2 cups chow mein noodles (dry crunchy kind)

Method

Preparation

Combine the green onions, lettuce or slaw, almonds, carrots, cilantro, edamame, and sesame seeds in a large bowl.
Whisk together the soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sugar, and Chinese 5 spice seasoning. Place the chicken in the mixture and marinate for at least 1 hour.

Cooking

Bake the chicken in the marinade at 400°F (204°C) for about 20-30 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked.
Allow the chicken to cool, then shred it and add it to the salad mixture.

Assembly

Toss the salad with dressing of your choice and add the chow mein noodles just before serving.

Notes

Dressing: A bottled dressing can be used, or a homemade version can be made by blending 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup oil, 3 tablespoons white vinegar, 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter, 1 tablespoon hoisin, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and about 1/3 cup water in a food processor. Nutrition information includes the homemade dressing.