Description
Fresh, crunchy, and loaded with flavor, this Low Carb Chinese Chicken Salad is the perfect healthy lunch or light dinner. With tender shredded chicken, crisp cabbage, and a savory sesame-ginger dressing, this salad is satisfying, bright, and ready in under 20 minutes. Plus, it’s low in carbs, keto-friendly, and perfect for meal prep. It’s the kind of recipe you’ll want to keep on repeat all year long.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2. For the Dressing:
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 1–2 tsp monk fruit or erythritol sweetener
- Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Shred chicken using two forks or your hands if not already shredded.
- Slice green and red cabbage finely. Shred carrots and chop scallions and cilantro.
- Toast sliced almonds in a dry skillet for 2–3 minutes, until golden. Set aside.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together all dressing ingredients until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, scallions, cilantro, and chicken.
- Drizzle with dressing and toss until well coated.
- Sprinkle with almonds, sesame seeds, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a meal-prep version, store components separately and mix when ready to eat.
- The dressing can be made up to a week in advance.
- Add a splash of lime juice for extra brightness if desired.
- For extra protein, top with a boiled egg or serve with a side of miso soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook / Assembly
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg