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    Sesame Chicken with Cilantro-Lime Dressing

    Published: Aug 8, 2012 · Updated: Nov 22, 2019 · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

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    Sesame Chicken, Baby Bok Choy and Cucumber Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing full of veggies with no lettuce. Great for breaking out of your salad rut

    Don't you love it when you decide to make something, and it ends up being really yummy?

    That's kinda how this meal went.

    I found this recipe for Sesame-Chicken Salad in an old Everyday Food Magazine. It looked delicious and interesting, so I thought "why not?"

    Well, I sort of have this problem where I read a recipe once or twice and then come up with the ingredients and directions based on what I remember {or what I think it should be based on the ingredients in my kitchen}.

    It's more fun that way...or maybe I'm just a recipe rebel ha.

    Well, this turned out to be quite tasty, if I don't say so myself.

    I'm a little tired of lettuce, so I liked that this recipe didn't have any even though it's full of vegetables.

    Don't forget how important it is to eat your fruits & veggies!

    And remember, you can use fresh, frozen {without added sugar or sauce}, and canned {without added salt or sugar}.

    Well, this meal definitely counts as filling half your plate with vegetables; I hope you try it.

    Note: even though it looks like a long complicated recipe, it's really not. It will probably take you about 30 minutes to make.

    Enjoy!

    Note: Baby bok choy or bok choy is a Chinese cabbage, and you can usually find it in larger grocery stores or health food stores. You could substitute regular cabbage if you can't find it.

    Sesame Chicken Baby Bok Choy, and Cucumber & Pepper Salad

    Sesame Chicken, Baby Bok Choy and Cucumber Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing full of veggies with no lettuce. Great for breaking out of your salad rut
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    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    For the dressing

    • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
    • juice from 1/2 lime
    • 2 teaspoon honey
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • 2 teaspoon ginger peeled & minced
    • 2 teaspoon sesame oil
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves

    For the Cucumber & Pepper Salad

    • 2 English cucumbers sliced
    • 1 red bell pepper julienned
    • juice from 1/2 lime
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoon of the dressing

    For the Baby Bok Choy

    • 1 lb. baby bok choy or regular bok choy
    • 2 teaspoon olive oil
    • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

    For the chicken

    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 cup sesame seeds
    • 1 lb. chicken tenders or chicken breast
    • 2 teaspoon olive oil

    Instructions

    For the Dressing

    • In a small blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients until they are emulsified. Set aside.

    For the Cucumber & Pepper Salad

    • In a glass or plastic bowl, stir together the cucumbers and peppers. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to coat. Set aside.

    For the Bok Choy

    • Quarter the baby bok choy lengthwise. If you're using regular bok choy, just roughly chop it.
    • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the bok choy & red pepper flakes. Cook, turning occasionally, until the bok choy is browned and slightly tender {about 8-10 minutes}. Transfer to a plate, and set aside.

    For the chicken

    • While the bok choy is cooking, pat the chicken dry. Sprinkle evenly with salt.
    • Put the sesame seeds in a shallow bowl or plate.
    • Once the bok choy has been cooked, heat the olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat.
    • Using a fork or tongs, grab a piece of chicken and press it in to the sesame seeds, making sure they coat the entire piece of chicken.
    • Add the chicken to the pan, and cook until done, about 5-7 minutes per side depending on the size of the chicken pieces.
    • Serve the chicken with the bok choy and cucumber & pepper salad. Serve with dressing.

    Notes

    Notes: Baby bok choy or bok choy is a Chinese cabbage, and you can usually find it in larger grocery stores or health food stores. You could substitute regular cabbage if you can't find it.
    Save the leftover salad dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use on salads. It's so good!

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