Chicken Salad with Seasonal Vegetables

Marinated chicken and stir‑fried vegetables tossed with a sesame–soy dressing and fresh greens.

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Chicken salad tossed with seasonal vegetables and sesame–soy dressing

Ingredients

Base recipe = 2 servings.
  • 170 g chicken breast
  • 28 g butternut squash, sliced
  • 28 g green zucchini, sliced
  • 4 slices eggplant, cut into strips
  • 28 g sugar snap peas
  • 28 g broccoli florets
  • 28 g white bean sprouts
  • 28 g carrots, sliced
  • 30 g soy sauce
  • 13.5 g toasted sesame oil
  • Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 g toasted sesame seeds
  • Diced tomato skins (optional)
  • Green sprouts, for garnish

Preparation

  1. Marinate chicken in soy sauce (diluted 1:1 with water if preferred) for 2–12 hours.
  2. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 30–35 minutes or grill until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C). Rest, then slice.
  3. Blanch broccoli and carrots briefly in salted water; drain well.
  4. Stir‑fry all vegetables quickly over high heat until crisp‑tender.
  5. Toss chicken and vegetables with sesame oil and a splash of soy; season to taste.
  6. Plate on greens; garnish with sesame seeds, diced tomato skins and green sprouts.
Nutrition (per serving, estimate)
Calories~360 kcal
Fat~18 g
Carbohydrates~14 g
Protein~36 g

🍷 Wine Pairing — Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi

Verdicchio’s crisp acidity and subtle almond note echo the sesame and keep the dish refreshing.

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