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.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Cabbage, Green
- •Avocado
- •Carrots(240g)
- •Cilantro, Fresh(160g)
- •Almonds, Roasted, Salted(80g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)(80g)
- •Sesame seeds(15g)
- •Almond Milk, Unsweetened(80g)
- •Almond Butter, Natural(80g)
- •Vinegar, Rice(30g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(15g)
- •Sesame Oil, Toasted(5g)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(3g)
- •Sriracha sauce(5g)
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
324
calories
11g
protein
25g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 18g
- Saturated fat
- 2.1g
- Sodium
- 285 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 8.1g
4 servings per batch · ~198g 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.
