Ingredients
Scale
1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
½ cup Teriyaki sauce (low-sodium preferred)
1 tbsp Sesame oil (optional, for cooking)
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tsp Ginger, grated (optional)
8 cups Mixed greens or chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup Carrots, shredded or julienned
1 large Cucumber, thinly sliced
1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup Edamame, shelled and cooked (fresh or frozen)
¼ cup Green onions, chopped
3 tbsp Rice vinegar
1 tbsp Sesame oil
1 tbsp Soy sauce or tamari
1 tsp Honey or maple syrup
½ tsp Fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp Sesame seeds (toasted)
2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts or thighs dry with paper towels. Cut them into 1-inch bite-sized pieces. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with half of the teriyaki sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger (if using). Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the marinated chicken pieces on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through
- While the chicken cooks, prepare your salad components. Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed greens. Shred or julienne the carrots, thinly slice the cucumber and red bell pepper, and chop the green onions
- If you are making the homemade dressing, whisk together the rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce/tamari, honey/maple syrup, and grated ginger in a small bowl until well combined
- Divide the mixed greens evenly among four large bowls. Artfully arrange the prepared carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, and edamame on top of the greens
- Next, place a generous serving of the cooked teriyaki chicken in the center of each bowl
- Drizzle each bowl with your prepared dressing or a store-bought alternative. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and fresh chopped cilantro over the top
Notes
This salad bowl is highly customizable, feel free to swap vegetables or proteins based on preference.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg