Name: Sesame Chicken & Cabbage Salad with Crunchy Ramen Noodles
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 3-ounce package low-fat ramen-noodle soup mix , (see Note); 0.25 cup slivered almonds; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed; 3 1/4-inch-thick slices fresh ginger; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons orange juice; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 5 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 5 teaspoons sugar; 0.75 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 2 cups shredded green cabbage; 1 medium carrot, shredded; 3 scallions, chopped

Sesame Chicken & Cabbage Salad with Crunchy Ramen Noodles

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This salad is crisp, crunchy and cool with shredded cabbage, carrots and chicken breast tossed with toasted ramen noodles and slivered almonds. The dressing is an aromatic combination of orange, sesame, ginger and soy. You may want to double the dressing and save some for a salad the next day.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on October 28, 2022

Reviewed by Dietitian

Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High-Protein Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

1 3-ounce package low-fat ramen-noodle soup mix , (see Note)
¼ cup slivered almonds
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
3 1/4-inch-thick slices fresh ginger
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
5 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
5 teaspoons sugar
¾ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 cups shredded green cabbage
1 medium carrot, shredded
3 scallions, chopped

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Crumble ramen noodles onto a large rimmed baking sheet (discard seasoning packet). Add almonds, sesame seeds and canola oil; toss to coat. Bake for 10 minutes. Stir, then bake until the noodles are golden brown, about 5 minutes more. Let cool on the pan on a wire rack.
Meanwhile, place chicken in a medium skillet or saucepan with water to cover. Add ginger and salt; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently until no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 165°F, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board to cool. Using forks, shred into bite-size pieces. (Discard the poaching liquid.)
Meanwhile, combine orange juice, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and sesame oil in a small bowl or jar with a tight-fitting lid. Whisk or shake until the sugar has dissolved.
Just before serving, combine the shredded chicken, cabbage, carrot and scallions in a large bowl. Add the toasted noodle mixture and the dressing; mix well.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate the vegetables, toasted noodle mixture, chicken and dressing in separate containers for up to 1 day. Toss together just before serving.

Tip: Ramen noodles, usually packaged with a seasoning mix to make instant soup, are a convenient—and seemingly healthful—product. But what you may not realize is that the noodles have been deep-fried. A serving of the soup contains 8 grams of fat. Look for baked ramen, with only 1 gram of fat per serving. Be sure to check the label so you know what you're buying.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

398	Calories
12g	Fat
30g	Carbs
41g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 398
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 30g	11%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 41g	83%
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 96mg	32%
Vitamin A 2742IU	55%
Vitamin C 22mg	24%
Folate 101mcg	25%
Sodium 618mg	27%
Calcium 92mg	7%
Iron 3mg	17%
Magnesium 83mg	20%
Potassium 578mg	12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.