Chinese Sesame Chicken Salad Recipe
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 c. finely shredded, cooked chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp. sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon grnd ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic pwdr
- 1 teaspoon onion pwdr
- 1/4 c. orange juice
- 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 c. finely minced celery
- 1 c. finely shredded scallions, cut in 1 1/2 inch lengths
- 2 tbsp. finely minced red pepper
- 5 c. shredded crisp lettuce
- Orange slices and tomato wedges for garnish
Directions
- Toast the sesame seeds till lightly browned by placing them in a small pan in a moderately warm oven or possibly toaster oven for a few min; remove and let cold. (If you prefer, you can buy sesame seeds which are already roasted).
- Put the shredded chicken in a bowl and sprinkle with the mustard, ginger, garlic and onion powders, orange juice, soy sauce, and sesame seeds; toss well. Place the chicken in the refrigerator to marinate and chill, at least 15 min.
- Meanwhile, prepare the celery, scallions, and red pepper. Arrange the lettuce on a platter and top it with the chicken salad. Garnish the platter with orange slices and tomato wedges. Serves 4.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 443g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 449 | |
| Calories from Fat 206 | 46% |
| Total Fat 23.19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 5.85g | 23% |
| Trans Fat 0.23g | |
| Cholesterol 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium 453mg | 19% |
| Potassium 1046mg | 30% |
| Total Carbs 15.23g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.9g | 16% |
| Sugars 6.91g | 5% |
| Protein 44.61g | 71% |
