Asian Chicken Salad With Glazed Pecans Recipe

Craving a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal? This Asian Chicken Salad with Maple-Glazed Pecans is your answer! Packed with fresh veggies, juicy chicken (or tofu for a vegetarian option!), and crunchy, sweet maple-glazed pecans, this salad is perfect for a light lunch or satisfying dinner. The irresistible maple pecans take only 5 minutes to make, and the entire salad comes together in a flash. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 456.5 kcal
Protein 25g
Rating 3.8 (5 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Asian Chicken Salad With Glazed Pecans

  • 1 cup Pecan Halves
  • 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup
  • Salt
  • Vegetable Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • Lime Juice
  • Fresh Ginger
  • Cilantro
  • Brown Sugar
  • 4 cups Mixed Salad Greens
  • 1 cup shredded Carrot
  • 1 cup Rotisserie Cooked Chicken
  • Apple
  • Golden Raisin
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1/2 cup shredded Red Cabbage
  • 1/2 cup chopped Cucumber
  • 1/4 cup chopped Green Onions
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Honey

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How to Make Asian Chicken Salad With Glazed Pecans

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger.
  3. Add 1 cup pecan halves to a baking sheet and toss with the maple-soy glaze.
  4. Roast for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant and slightly caramelized. Set aside to cool.
  5. While pecans are roasting, prepare the salad. Combine 4 cups mixed greens, 1 cup shredded carrots, 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage, 1/2 cup chopped cucumber, and 1/4 cup chopped green onions in a large bowl.
  6. Add 1 cup cooked chicken breast (or 1 cup cooked and crumbled tofu) to the salad.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon honey.
  8. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  9. Top with the maple-glazed pecans and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

70g

Fat

23g

Carbs

8g

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