Delicious Keto-Friendly Chinese Chicken Salad
Delight in this vibrant Keto-Friendly Chinese Chicken Salad, bursting with fresh flavors and crunchy textures, perfect for a light meal or picnic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups chopped cabbage
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 4 sliced green onions
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ cup toasted almonds or sesame seeds
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp erythritol (or preferred sweetener)
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Add a splash of cooking oil and cook seasoned chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Let the chicken cool, then slice it into thin strips.
- In a large bowl, mix chopped cabbage, bell peppers, green onions, and cilantro.
- Sprinkle toasted almonds or sesame seeds on top of the veggie mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and erythritol until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture along with the sliced chicken. Toss gently until well combined.
Notes
- Customize this salad with your favorite veggies like snap peas or carrots for added color and nutrition.
- For an extra flavor boost, consider marinating the chicken in soy sauce and sesame oil before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg