Ingredients

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(Serves 4)

Honey garlic chicken:

1½ lbs boneless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced thin
2 tbsp cornstarch (or almond flour for low-carb)
1 egg white, beaten
2 tbsp neutral oil (avocado or peanut)

Honey garlic glaze:

3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (you love low-sodium options!)
2 tbsp honey (or sugar-free maple syrup for blood sugar friendly)
2 tbsp rice vinegar
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp sesame oil

Salad base:

8 cups chopped romaine or mixed greens
1 English cucumber, sliced
1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
½ cup shredded carrots
¼ cup sliced green onions

Creamy sesame dressing:

¼ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for high-protein)
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp honey (or sugar-free maple syrup)
1 tbsp water (to thin)

Crunchy topping:

2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted (you love nuts!)
Optional: Crispy wonton strips (or pork rinds for keto)

Instructions

1. Crisp the chicken (choose method):

Air Fryer (recommended):
→ Toss chicken with egg white and cornstarch.
→ Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crisp.
Stovetop:
→ Same coating; pan-fry in oil 3–4 min per side until golden.

2. Glaze chicken:

Whisk honey garlic glaze ingredients.
In a skillet, simmer glaze 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Toss crispy chicken in glaze until coated.

3. Make dressing:

Whisk mayo, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, and water until smooth.

4. Assemble salad:

In a large bowl, combine greens, cucumber, bell pepper, carrots, and green onions.
Top with glazed chicken, sesame seeds, almonds, and wonton strips (if using).
Drizzle with dressing just before serving; toss gently.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Dry chicken thoroughly—pat before coating for maximum crispiness.
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce
→ Boost flavor with extra garlic, ginger, and lime zest
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Replace honey with sugar-free maple syrup
→ Add 1 tbsp chia seeds to dressing for fiber + glycemic control
→ Net carbs: ~14g/serving
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Use almond flour for chicken coating
→ Skip wonton strips; use pork rinds
→ Increase non-starchy veggies (cabbage, zucchini)
→ Net carbs drop to ~8g/serving
✅ High-protein boost (you love this!):
→ Use Greek yogurt in dressing (+8g protein/serving)
→ Add ½ cup edamame (+8g protein)
✅ Make ahead:
→ Cook chicken and chop veggies 2 days ahead
→ Store dressing separately
→ Assemble within 30 minutes of eating to retain crunch

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