Stovetop~30 minComplexity
Sesame Chicken Chopped Salad
This Sesame Chicken Chopped Salad delivers 11g protein and 324 calories per serving — a light lunch or side that caps macros while you chase protein elsewhere. Quick prep across 4 servings means this rounds out heavier meals without derailing your day. Use it as your carb-light filler between main protein sources.
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Ingredients
4 servings
- •2 Chicken Breast, Grilled(392g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •1 Cabbage, Green(908g)
- •1 Avocado(150g)
- •1 cup Carrots
- •0.7 cup Cilantro, Fresh
- •0.3 cup Almonds, Roasted, Salted
- •0.3 cup Green Onion (Scallion)
- •1 tbsp Sesame seeds
- •0.3 cup Almond Milk, Unsweetened
- •0.3 cup Almond Butter, Natural
- •2 tbsp Vinegar, Rice
- •1 tbsp Soy Sauce, Low Sodium
- •1 tsp Sesame Oil, Toasted
- •0.5 tsp Ginger, Fresh Root
- •1 tsp Sriracha sauce
Instructions
- 1Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- 2Whisk together the almond butter, almond milk, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced ginger, and sriracha sauce in a bowl until smooth and combined, about 1–2 minutes; adjust sriracha to taste for heat level.
- 3Chop the green cabbage, carrots, green onions, and cilantro into bite-sized pieces; halve and pit the avocado, then slice or cube it just before assembly to prevent browning.
- 4Divide the chopped cabbage, carrots, green onions, and cilantro evenly into 4 airtight containers while preparing to serve (or refrigerate if meal prepping).
- 5Top each container with an equal portion of the cooked chicken pieces, sliced avocado, and roasted almonds.
- 6Drizzle each salad with an equal portion of the sesame dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds just before eating to prevent sogginess.
- 7Store dressing separately in airtight containers and refrigerate for up to 1 day; keep avocado separate until serving to maintain freshness.
Nutrition — Per Serving
509
calories
42g
protein
29g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 28g
- Saturated fat
- 3.5g
- Sodium
- 321 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 13.1g
4 servings per batch · ~473g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Sesame Chicken Chopped Salad have per serving?
Each serving contains 11g of protein and 324 calories with 25g fat and 18g carbs. This is a lower-protein option, so it works best as a side or light lunch rather than a standalone protein source.
How long does Sesame Chicken Chopped Salad take to prep?
This recipe is quick prep and batch-preps 4 servings on the stovetop. Because portions are smaller and simpler to assemble, prep time is minimal even as a component of a larger meal prep day.
Is Sesame Chicken Chopped Salad good for fat loss?
At 324 calories and 11g protein per serving, this recipe is best used as a side salad or light lunch component during fat loss rather than as a primary protein dish. The lower calorie load makes it useful for keeping overall daily intake controlled.
