Oven-Roasted Asian Chicken Salad Delight

Ingredients

- Main Components:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 head of cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1 cup won ton strips
- 1 cup chow mein noodles

- Dressing:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

- Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 cucumber, sliced thin

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
- Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare the Chicken:
- Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Once cooked, allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.

3. Prepare the Salad Base:
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, sliced bell pepper, bean sprouts, snap peas, and sliced cucumber.
- Gently toss together to mix.

4. Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, remaining sesame oil, minced garlic, and ginger.
- Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.

5. Assemble the Salad:
- Add the sliced roasted chicken on top of the prepared salad base.
- Drizzle the dressing evenly across the salad.
- Top with mandarin oranges, sliced almonds, sesame seeds, won ton strips, and chow mein noodles.

6. Final Touches:
- Toss everything together gently until the dressing uniquely coats every component.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving for added flavor infusion.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT25M
25 minutes

Total Time

- Total Time: PT40M
40 minutes

Type of Dish

- Lunch

Keywords

- Asian Chicken Salad
- Oven Roasted Chicken
- Healthy Lunch
- Sesame Dressing
- Quick Salad Recipe
- Crunchy Vegetables
- Summery Salad
- Citrus Chicken
- Roasted Chicken Recipe
- Gourmet Lunch

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 1880 Cal

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