Lunch Recipe

Easy Sesame Chicken Salad

This sesame chicken salad is delicious, light, and perfect for lunch or dinner.

INGRIDIENT

1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste

3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 cup olive oil

7 tablespoons white vinegar

6 tablespoons soy sauce

3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger

3 tablespoons light brown sugar

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons crushed red pepper, or to taste

4 tablespoons sesame seeds

1 (16 ounce) package mixed salad greens

1 ¼ cups halved cherry tomatoes

¾ medium red onion, thinly sliced

3 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented

DIRECTION

Step: 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.

Step: 2

While chicken is cooling, combine olive oil, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, brown sugar, garlic, and red pepper in a Mason jar; close lid and shake vigorously until combined.

Step: 3

Chop cooled chicken and place in a bowl with dressing and sesame seeds; toss to combine.

Step: 4

Combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and onion in a large bowl. Mix in dressed chicken and top with mandarin oranges.