Green Tea and Ginger Poached Chicken Salad with Sesame Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

Poached chicken breast infused with green tea and ginger served on crisp greens with a nutty sesame dressing for a light, refreshing salad. This Asian Fusion chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, green tea bags, and fresh ginger, sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 green tea bags
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
• 4 cups water
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a gentle simmer. Add 2 green tea bags and 1 inch sliced fresh ginger. Simmer for 5 minutes to infuse.
2. Step 2: Remove tea bags and ginger slices from the water. Submerge 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts in the warm tea broth, ensuring they are fully covered. Poach over low heat for 12-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and opaque.
3. Step 3: Remove chicken from broth and let rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp honey until emulsified.
5. Step 5: Arrange 4 cups mixed salad greens on plates and top with sliced chicken, 1/2 thinly sliced cucumber, and 1 julienned carrot.
6. Step 6: Drizzle the sesame dressing over the salad and sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds before serving.