Description

This Whole30 salad is so delicious, and it is so good for meal prep and for your Whole30 lunches all week!

Ingredients

For the Dressing:

2 – 3 dates, chopped into small pieces

½ cup light olive oil

2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

2 teaspoons coconut aminos

3 tablespoons almond butter

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

For the Chicken:

6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into ½-inch cubes

½ teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon Five Spice

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, divided

For the Salad:

8 cups shredded cabbage (we used green and purple cabbage)

1 teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 cup julienned carrots

½ cup green onion, sliced

½ cup slivered almonds

One 10.7 ounce can Whole 30 compliant mandarin oranges, drained

1 mango, diced (optional)

1 teaspoon black sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Make the dressing:

Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until completely combined. Set aside.

Make the chicken:

In a small bowl, combine the salt, Five Spice, garlic powder, and pepper to make a spice mixture. Stir to mix well. Set aside.

Place the chicken in a large bowl. Drizzle the chicken with 1 teaspoon olive oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with the spice mixture and toss to coat thoroughly and evenly. Set aside.

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium high heat. Place the chicken in a pan in a single layer and cook until crispy and brown, about 4 minutes. Flip each piece over and cook until done, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Make the salad:

In a large bowl, add the shredded cabbage and carrots, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper, tossing to coat evenly. Add the green onions, almonds, mandarin oranges, mango (optional), and chicken bits. Add ½ cup of the dressing and toss to coat thoroughly. Serve garnished with black sesame seeds and the remaining dressing on the side. Enjoy!

Keywords: whole30 chicken salad, whole30 asian chicken salad