Korean Chicken Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This Korean chicken salad is one of my go to meals when I want something fresh and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. With just 45 minutes total, you'll have a vibrant, crunchy bowl loaded with shredded cabbage, grated carrots, and tender chicken all tossed in a punchy gochugaru and sesame dressing. The cabbage is packed with vitamin C and fiber, making this as nourishing as it is delicious. What I love most is how affordable it is to throw together with pantry staples, plus the fried noodles on top add that irresistible textural contrast that makes everyone come back for seconds.
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Ingredients
- 500boneless chicken breast
- 200 shreddedred cabbage
- 150 peeled and gratedcarrots
- 100 thinly slicedgreen onions
- 20 tablespoonkorean chili flakes(optional for extra heat)
- 30 tablespoonfish sauce
- 60 tablespoonrice vinegar
- 10 teaspoongrated ginger
- 20 teaspoontoasted sesame oil
- 10 pinchsalt
- 10 pinchblack pepper
- 100 slicedcucumber
- 150 dicedcrunchy fried noodles
- 20 tablespoontoasted sesame seeds
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Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together fish sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and toasted sesame oil.
Tip: Use a whisk or a blender for a smoother dressing.
- 2
Add the chicken breast to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the dressing. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
Tip: Don't over-marinate, as the chicken can become too soggy.
- 3
In a separate bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, grated carrots, thinly sliced green onions, and toasted sesame seeds.
Tip: Add the crunchy noodles just before serving for extra texture.
- 4
To assemble the salad, add the chicken breast to the bowl with the cabbage mixture.
Tip: Don't forget to add the sliced cucumber on top.
- 5
Sprinkle the Korean chili flakes (if using) and a pinch of salt and black pepper over the salad.
Tip: Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- 6
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tip: This salad is best served fresh, but it can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours before serving.
- 7
Garnish with additional toasted sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Tip: Get creative with your garnishes and make it your own!
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