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Chinese Blackened Chicken Salad

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs skinless boneless chicken breasts pounded out evenly
  • 1/2 green cabbage shredded thinly
  • 1/2 purple cabbage shredded thinly
  • 1/2 an Iceberg lettuce chopped thinly
  • 1-2 sweet red bell peppers thinly sliced
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 carrots shredded or thinly sliced using a mandoline
  • a small bunch of fresh cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1/3 cup roasted peanuts chopped
  • sesame seeds as garnish
  • fresh lime wedges to taste

Chinese Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos Bragg's liquid amines, OR
  • 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves minced fresh garlic
  • 1 Tbsp raw honey
  • 1/2 tsp ginger powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil or extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • In a small bowl whisk all dressing ingredients really well.
  • In a shallow dish coat chicken with 1/4 of the dressing that you just made.
  • Set remaining, untouched dressing aside.
  • Set raw chicken in the fridge, for at least 30 minutes to marinate in its dressing.
  • Heat a grill or a large skillet over medium high heat. Spray with a bit of cooking oil (I use avocado oil) then add in your chicken with its juices/marinade.
  • Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until nicely browned and just cooked through.
  • Set aside on a cutting board to rest for a couple of minutes, covered, then slice against the grain, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • In a large salad bowl add all chopped salad ingredients: cabbage, lettuce, carrot, bell pepper, and red onion.
  • Drizzle with your remaining dressing (only use the dressing UNTOUCHED by your raw chicken) then toss well to combine.
  • Top with sliced chicken, chopped peanuts, fresh squeezed lime, and fresh chopped cilantro leaves.