Carrot Ribbon Chicken Slaw (Printable Version)

Crunchy carrot ribbons and tender chicken tossed with crisp veggies and a ginger-miso dressing for a vibrant dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 14 oz)
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
04 - 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
05 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Vegetables

06 - 4 large carrots, peeled into ribbons
07 - 2 cups finely shredded red cabbage
08 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
09 - 3 scallions, thinly sliced
10 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
11 - 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped (optional)
12 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

→ Ginger-Miso Dressing

13 - 2 tbsp white miso paste
14 - 2 tbsp rice vinegar
15 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
16 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
17 - 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
18 - 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
19 - 3 tbsp neutral oil (canola or grapeseed)
20 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
21 - 1 small garlic clove, minced

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Add chicken breasts and turn to coat evenly. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts for 5 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
03 - Use a vegetable peeler to shave carrots into ribbons. In a large bowl, combine carrot ribbons, shredded cabbage, sliced red bell pepper, scallions, and cilantro leaves.
04 - Whisk together white miso paste, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, toasted sesame oil, neutral oil, lime juice, and minced garlic until smooth and creamy.
05 - Add the sliced chicken to the vegetable mixture. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine evenly.
06 - Sprinkle roasted peanuts and toasted sesame seeds over the top. Serve immediately for optimal freshness.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The carrot ribbons add a texture that's way more fun than boring shredded salad.
  • The ginger-miso dressing is tangy, creamy, and makes you want to lick the bowl.
  • It's quick enough for a weeknight but looks impressive enough for company.
  • You can prep the veggies ahead and toss everything together in minutes.
02 -
  • Don't skip resting the chicken after cooking, slicing it too soon makes it dry and tough.
  • Peel the carrots into ribbons over a large bowl or they'll fly everywhere and make a mess.
  • If the dressing feels too thick, whisk in a teaspoon of water at a time until it's pourable.
  • Toss the salad just before serving or the veggies will start to wilt and lose their crunch.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for a minute until fragrant, it makes them taste even nuttier.
  • Use a Y-shaped vegetable peeler for the carrot ribbons, it's faster and gives you more control.
  • If you can't find white miso, yellow miso works too but skip the red stuff because it's too strong.
  • Leftover dressing is amazing drizzled over roasted vegetables or grain bowls.
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