Asian Keto Chicken Salad with Ginger Sesame Dressing

Dive into a flavor-packed journey with our Asian Keto Chicken Salad, featuring a zesty Ginger Sesame Dressing. It's a perfect blend of crunchy vegetables, succulent chicken, and a tangy dressing that fits right into your keto lifestyle.

Course Lunch

Cuisine Asian

Keyword Asian Keto Chicken Salad, Ginger Sesame Dressing, keto salad, Low Carb Chicken Salad

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 345kcal

Equipment

Grill or skillet
Meat thermometer
Small Whisk
Mixing bowl
Cutting board
Chef’s knife

Ingredients

For the Salad:

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts 453g
1 tablespoon olive oil 15ml
Salt and pepper to taste
4 cups mixed salad greens 120g
1 medium red bell pepper thinly sliced, about 150g
1 cup shredded red cabbage 70g
1 medium cucumber sliced into ribbons, about 220g
¼ cup chopped green onions 25g
1 tablespoon sesame seeds 9g
¼ cup chopped cilantro 4g

For the Ginger Sesame Dressing:

¼ cup sesame oil 60ml
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 30ml
1 tablespoon soy sauce or coconut aminos 15ml
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 6g
1 clove garlic minced, 3g
1 teaspoon erythritol or preferred keto sweetener 4g
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional, 1g

Instructions

Begin by preheating your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Grill the chicken for about 7-8 minutes on each side, or until a meat thermometer reads 165°F (74°C) and the juices run clear. Once cooked, set aside to rest before slicing into strips.
In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the Ginger Sesame Dressing until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, red bell pepper, shredded red cabbage, cucumber ribbons, and green onions.
Drizzle half of the dressing over the salad and toss to coat the ingredients evenly.
Divide the salad mixture among four plates. Top each with an equal amount of sliced chicken, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and chopped cilantro.
Serve the salad with the remaining Ginger Sesame Dressing on the side for an extra flavor boost.

Notes

If you're using coconut aminos instead of soy sauce, note that it will slightly alter the flavor profile but still keep the dish keto-friendly.

For meal prep, store the dressing separately and add just before serving to keep the salad crisp.

Adjust the level of crushed red pepper flakes in the dressing to control the heat to your liking.

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