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A vibrant teriyaki chicken salad bowl with fresh greens and grilled chicken

Quick & Easy Teriyaki Chicken Salad Bowl

This quick and easy teriyaki chicken salad bowl is packed with flavor and fresh ingredients, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce good quality, low-sodium if preferred
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 inch fresh ginger, grated optional
For the Salad
  • 6 cups mixed greens romaine, spring mix, spinach, or a combination
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 English cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup roasted cashews or peanuts for crunch
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish
For the Dressing
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • Pinch red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Large non-stick skillet or wok
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Chicken Preparation
  1. Combine chicken pieces with teriyaki sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a bowl. Stir to coat and refrigerate for 20 minutes to 4 hours.
  2. Heat a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and the sauce has thickened and caramelized. Remove from heat.
Salad Assembly
  1. While chicken cooks, wash and chop all salad ingredients: mixed greens, red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, and green onions.
Dressing Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey/maple syrup, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
Final Assembly
  1. Divide mixed greens among 2-4 bowls and arrange shredded cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, and cucumber over the greens.
  2. Top each bowl with cooked teriyaki chicken, then sprinkle with green onions, roasted cashews/peanuts, and sesame seeds.
  3. Drizzle homemade dressing over each bowl right before serving or add extra teriyaki sauce if preferred. Enjoy immediately!

Notes

For an extra kick, add a dash of sriracha to your dressing. You can prepare the chicken and chop the vegetables ahead of time for even quicker assembly.