Sesame Chicken with Fresh Shredded Salad

Sesame Chicken with Fresh Shredded Salad

Feast your eyes and palate on the Sesame Chicken with Fresh Shredded Salad, a perfect blend of nutty, savory flavors and crisp, invigorating freshness. Each tender piece of chicken, enrobed in a sticky, sweet glaze and speckled with sesame seeds, offers a satisfying bite that contrasts beautifully with the light, tangy crunch of the lemon-dressed salad. This dish, complete with vibrant greens and juicy cherry tomatoes, is a testament to the joys of combining simple, fresh ingredients to create a meal that's as nutritious as it is delightful. It's a culinary celebration that's sure to impress at any dining table.

Shopping List:

  • 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch piece ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or sesame oil, plus more for cooking
  • 1/2 head of cabbage
  • 2 large carrots
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 cups spinach leaves or mixed salad greens
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar or white vinegar

Recipe:

Sesame Chicken:

  1. Cut 1 lb of chicken into strips or bite-sized pieces.
  2. Marinate with 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 inch of grated ginger, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil for at least 30 minutes.
  3. In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through.
  4. In the final minute of cooking, sprinkle 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds over the chicken and stir to coat.

Fresh Shredded Salad:

  1. Thinly slice 1/2 head of cabbage.
  2. Grate 2 large carrots.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the juice of 1 lemon, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, pepper, and an optional 1 tablespoon of vinegar.
  4. Toss the cabbage and carrots in the dressing.

Assembly:

  1. Arrange the cooked sesame chicken on one half of the plate.
  2. On the other half, mound the fresh shredded salad.
  3. Garnish with 2 cups of fresh spinach leaves or mixed salad greens.
  4. Scatter 1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes around the greens.
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