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    Home / Recipes / Dinner / Asian Grilled Chicken Salad

    Asian Grilled Chicken Salad

    May 21, 2020 by Keto Cooking Christian 4 Comments

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    Enjoy a marinated and grilled chicken over an Asian inspired salad and topped with a flavorful dressing. This light and refreshing colorful salad makes for the perfect weeknight dinner or lunch!

    overhead view of sliced grilled chicken on asian salad

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    This Keto salad recipe starts out with perfectly grilled marinated chicken breasts and is topped with the most savory Asian salad dressing that breathes new life into your average salad.

    Asian cuisine is something many people miss when on a Keto or low carb diet. That's because a lot of marinades and dressings are just loaded with sugar and preservatives.

    dressing being poured over sliced chicken salad

    This hearty low carb Asian salad is the perfect answer for those cravings by using all healthy and sugar free ingredients. And the dressing is almost too good to be true!

    closeup of sliced grilled chicken over a salad

    The combination red and Napa cabbage provides this salad with the incredible texture and that crunch factor that everyone loves in a fresh crispy salad.

    Ingredients for Asian Grilled Chicken Salad

    • Chicken breasts
    • Napa cabbage
    • Red cabbage
    • Yellow bell pepper
    • Scallions
    • Sliced almonds
    • Cilantro
    • Liquid aminos
    • Light olive oil
    • Avocado Oil
    • Ginger
    • Garlic
    • Toasted sesame oil
    • Lime
    • Rice wine vinegar
    • Sugar-free apricot jam
    • Swerve confectioners
    • Optional: Sesame seeds

    *Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

    How to Make Asian Grilled Chicken Salad

    To Grill the Asian Marinated Chicken

    Add "for the chicken" ingredients to a small mixing bowl.

    Asian dressing ingredients unmixed

    Whisk until well combined.

    asian marinade in mixing bowl with whisk

    Add the chicken into a food storage bag and pour the marinade over the top. 

    dressing being poured over chicken in baggie

    Seal up the bag and refrigerate for 24 hours or at least overnight (the longer, the better).

    4 chicken breasts marinating in food baggie

    Remove the chicken from the bag and allow to sit at room temperature for several minutes while you heat up your grill.  The chicken should have soaked up most of the marinade, which you can discard.

    2 pieces of chicken breasts on grill

    Grill the chicken for about 7-10 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness.  Once they reach at least 165F, they are done. 

    4 grilled chicken breasts on white plate

    Take them off the grill and allow them to rest for 10 minutes before slicing them, while you prepare the salad.

    To Make the Asian Dressing

    Add all of the dressing ingredients into the bowl of a mini chopper.

    Asian dressing ingredients in mini chopper bowl

    Blend until well combined and emulsified.  Taste the dressing to see if you'd like to add more sweetener, then add a teaspoon at a time, if needed.  Three teaspoons was just the right amount for me.

    Asian dressing blended in mini chopper bowl

    Set the dressing aside while you make the salad.

    To Assemble the Asian Salad

    Add the napa cabbage to a large mixing bowl.

    shredded napa cabbage in glass bowl

    Add in the shredded red cabbage, sliced bell pepper, toasted slivered almonds and scallions over the top.

    cabbage and salad ingredients on top

    Toss to combine, then add the sliced chicken over the top and drizzle with the dressing.  Garnish with a sprinkling of sesame seeds and serve.

    dressing being poured over sliced chicken salad

    Can I Make this Asian Salad in Advance?

    There're a couple ways to meal prep this salad so that you can have it ready for you in advance.

    Grill the chicken, pre-chop the cabbage and make the dressing, store all in an air-tight container in the fridge. Then, just reheat the chicken, then slice and lay it over the cabbage when you're ready to serve it.

    Another great way is to turn this recipe into a mason jar salad. In a large mason jar, place diced grilled chicken in the bottom, layer the other ingredients on top. You can add the Asian dressing on the bottom under the chicken, but it's best to place it in a separate air-tight container and drizzle on top before eating.

    closeup of sliced grilled chicken over a salad

    Tips for Perfectly Grilled Chicken

    • Always start off with clean grates on your grill. Because chicken breasts are so lean, they will stick to dirty grates. After you've cleaned the grates brush them with a little oil to help create a nonstick surface.
    • When it comes to chicken breasts, bigger is not always best. Large chicken breasts, over 10-12 ounces, take a long time to cook and can be difficult to cook evenly.
    • If you have large chicken breasts or if the chicken breasts are uneven in thickness, pound down the thicker side to the thickness of the thinner side. Or you can opt to butterfly the breasts, if you prefer. Both will ensure even cooking.
    • Because boneless, skinless chicken breasts are so lean, they should be grilled quickly over high heat to retain as much moisture as possible.
    • Cook chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes on each side. Always use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. You want your chicken to cook until it reaches 165F, this usually takes between 10 to 15 minutes.
    • Allow the chicken to sit for about 10 minutes before slicing for this Asian Keto Salad. This will allow the juices to redistribute within the meat.
    overhead view of chicken over a salad

    How Many Carbs in Napa Cabbage?

    Napa cabbage is a ruffled edge cabbage that's often seen in Asian stir fry recipes because it holds up relatively well to heat. For a one cup serving of Napa cabbage there are approximately 2 grams of carbs making it an excellent choice for Keto and low carb diets.

    Other Uses for Sugar-Free Apricot Jam

    You'll notice that this recipe uses a sugar-free apricot jam from Good Good. If you're on the fence about giving it a try, let me encourage you to do so.

    It's by far the best sugar free jam I've tasted. I like to use it as a Keto substitute for honey to thicken and add sweetness to homemade salad dressings.

    jar of Good Good apricot jam with some being spooned out

    And if you're wondering what you should do with the remaining jam in the jar, here are some awesome ideas that will put it to delicious use:

    • Using apricot jam in a salad dressing, like in this recipe, is so tasty. If you like the sweet and tangy flavor, you may also enjoy this Sugar Free Apricot Vinaigrette recipe. It is especially good on this Grilled Shrimp Salad.
    • The sweetness in the jam is fabulous with bacon. Yep, bacon! Give it a try with these Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus bundles. They have a apricot glaze that sends them right over the top! Or use in this Easy Hot Bacon Dressing over a spinach salad or with Brussels Sprouts.
    • I absolutely love a summertime berry medley. You can take some of this jam and thin it out with a little water and simple syrup made with Swerve or Allulose and drizzle over a bowl of berries. It makes a super easy dessert everyone will love.
    • Last but not least, in its simplest form, Sugar Free Apricot Jam serve with homemade Keto Biscuits is so good, you won't even miss traditional jam.
    head of napa cabbage on cutting board

    More Keto Chicken Recipes

    • Thai Red Curry Coconut Grilled Chicken
    • Grilled Chicken with Rosemary Citrus Glaze
    • Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole
    • Creamy Chicken Tuscan Skillet
    • Bacon Ranch Chicken Casserole
    • Chicken Florentine Skillet
    • Instant Pot Chicken Marsala
    • Creamy Chicken Poblano Chicken
    overhead view of sliced grilled chicken on asian salad

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    Asian Grilled Chicken Salad

    Enjoy a marinated and grilled chicken over an Asian inspired salad and topped with a flavorful dressing.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Author: Julianne
    Course: Main Course, Salad
    Calories: 317
    Servings: 6

    INGREDIENTS

    For the Chicken

    • 16 ounces chicken breasts
    • ¼ cup Liquid Aminos
    • ¼ cup light olive oil
    • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
    • 2 teaspoons garlic, grated
    • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
    • zest and juice of 1 lime

    FOR THE SALAD

    • 8 cups napa cabbage, shredded
    • 1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
    • ½ cup yellow bell pepper, sliced thin
    • ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted
    • 1 tablespoon scallions, sliced
    • Optional: Sesame seeds

    FOR THE DRESSING

    • ¼ cup Liquid Aminos
    • ⅓ cup avocado oil
    • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
    • 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
    • 2 teaspoons garlic, grated
    • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
    • ¼ cup sugar-free apricot jam
    • 3 teaspoons Swerve confectioners
    • Juice of ½ lime

    INSTRUCTIONS

    TO GRILL THE ASIAN MARINATED CHICKEN

    • Add “for the chicken” ingredients to a small mixing bowl. Whisk until well combined. Add the chicken into a food storage bag and pour the marinade over the top. Seal up the bag and refrigerate for 24 hours or at least overnight (the longer, the better).
    • Remove the chicken from the bag and allow to sit at room temperature for several minutes while you heat up your grill. The chicken should have soaked up most of the marinade, which you can discard.
    • Grill the chicken for about 7-10 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness. Once they reach at least 165F, they are done. I recommend using a meat thermometer to make sure it's cooked through. Take them off the grill and allow them to rest for 10 minutes before slicing them, while you prepare the salad.

    TO MAKE THE ASIAN DRESSING

    • Add all of the dressing ingredients into the bowl of a mini chopper.
    • Blend until well combined and emulsified. Taste the dressing to see if you’d like to add more sweetener, then add a teaspoon at a time, if needed. Three teaspoons was just the right amount for me. Set the dressing aside while you make the salad.

    TO ASSEMBLE THE ASIAN SALAD

    • Add the napa cabbage to a large mixing bowl. Add in the shredded red cabbage, sliced bell pepper, toasted slivered almonds and scallions over the top.
    • Toss to combine, then add the sliced chicken over the top and drizzle with the dressing. Garnish with a sprinkling of sesame seeds and serve.
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    Nutrition Facts
    Asian Grilled Chicken Salad
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 317 Calories from Fat 225
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 25g38%
    Saturated Fat 4g25%
    Carbohydrates 7g2%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 19g38%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    *Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol- Swerve/Erythritol, Allulose, or Monk Fruit.

    NOTE: Recipes using Swerve/Erythritol can be substituted 1:1 with a Monk fruit/Allulose blend.

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    1. Nancie

      April 26, 2022 at 1:25 pm

      5 stars
      My favorite salad, there is so much flavor in this and so easy to follow!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        April 27, 2022 at 11:10 am

        I am so glad you enjoy it! This is one of my favorites too.

        Reply
    2. Lisa

      January 15, 2021 at 10:28 am

      I love salads and that one looks amazing! I’m always thankful for your verses!❤️

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      • Keto Cooking Christian

        January 16, 2021 at 1:34 pm

        Thanks so much!

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