Carrot Ribbon Chicken Slaw (Printable Version)

Crisp carrot ribbons and tender chicken blend with fresh veggies and a zingy ginger-miso dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 14 oz)
02 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
04 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
05 - Salt, to taste
06 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Vegetables

07 - 4 large carrots, peeled into ribbons
08 - 2 cups finely shredded red cabbage
09 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
10 - 3 scallions, thinly sliced
11 - ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
12 - ¼ cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped (optional)
13 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

→ Ginger-Miso Dressing

14 - 2 tablespoons white miso paste
15 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
16 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
17 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
18 - 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
19 - 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
20 - 3 tablespoons neutral oil (canola or grapeseed)
21 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
22 - 1 small garlic clove, minced

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and turn to coat evenly. Let sit for 10 minutes to marinate.
02 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove from heat 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 bell pepper, scallions, and cilantro leaves.
04 - Whisk together white miso paste, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, grated ginger, toasted sesame oil, neutral oil, lime juice, and minced garlic until smooth and creamy.
05 - Add sliced chicken to the vegetable mixture. Pour the dressing over and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
06 - Sprinkle with roasted peanuts and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately for optimal freshness and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in just 35 minutes, making weeknight dinners feel effortless.
  • The ginger-miso dressing is addictive enough that you'll find yourself making double batches to keep on hand.
  • It's naturally dairy-free and protein-packed, so it feels indulgent without the heaviness.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting time for the chicken—it sounds unnecessary but it's the difference between tender slices and dry, stringy pieces.
  • The dressing thickens slightly as it sits, which is exactly what you want; make it while the chicken cooks so it has time to meld.
03 -
  • Cook the dressing while the chicken rests so all the components have time to become friends before they meet the vegetables.
  • If you're meal prepping, keep the dressing separate and add it just before eating so the slaw stays crisp rather than wilting.
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