Asian sesame chicken, rice & cucumber–red onion salad
This recipe takes you on a flavour trip to Asia. The chicken is seasoned with sesame oil, honey and soy sauce. Freshness comes from marinated cucumber and red onion, made into a crisp salad. Rice is cooked alongside.
25 min
95% liked this recipe (789 reviews)- Rice:
- 1 bagjasmine rice
- Salad:
- 1 cucumber
- 1 red onion
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 1-2 tspsugar
- 1 tbsp1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 0.5 bagsesame seeds
- Chicken:
- 2 garlig clove
- 1 piece ginger
- 1 bagspring onion
- 1-2 tbspoil
- 1 pkgminced chicken
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
- 1 baghoney
- 1 bagsesame oil
- 2 tbspsoya sauce
- 0.5 bagsesame seeds
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Try it out with -20% discountAsian sesame chicken – an everyday flavour trip in no time
Asian sesame chicken mince, rice & cucumber–red onion salad is a quick and wonderfully moreish weekday dinner that brings both warmth and freshness to the plate. Chicken mince seasoned with sesame oil, honey and soy is juicy and full of umami, and jasmine rice makes the meal nicely filling. This recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, but it’s also easy to serve when you want something a little special without much effort.
What makes Asian sesame chicken so good?
The flavour profile is built on a familiar yet delicious combination: salty soy, toasty sesame and the gentle sweetness of honey. To balance it, you have cucumber and red onion marinated in rice wine vinegar, which freshens up every bite. The dish is naturally dairy-free and gluten-free, with plenty of protein from the chicken and energising carbs from the rice.
Tips and easy variations for success
Grate the garlic and ginger straight into the pan – it brings out their aromas effectively and saves time. Slice the red onion as thinly as possible so it softens quickly in the marinade. If you want more heat, add a pinch of chilli or serve with lime wedges. If you like, swap the rice for wholegrain rice or cauliflower rice for a lighter version.
Best ways to serve sesame chicken and the fresh salad
Spoon the rice into bowls, top with the sesame chicken and finish with the cucumber and pickled red onion salad. A sprinkle of extra sesame seeds makes it look beautifully finished. Steamed broccoli or edamame are great on the side, and a refreshing citrus water or a light green tea works well to drink.
Asian sesame chicken – easy, fresh and reliably delicious
This recipe is fast, versatile and full of flavour: warm, umami sesame chicken and a crisp, tangy-fresh salad are a combination that makes everyday cooking exciting. Try it today and add a favourite that works just as well for a weekday dinner as for a relaxed weekend table.
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