Green Tea-Marinated Chicken Salad with Sesame Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-13 · Updated 2026-04-13

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Tender chicken breast marinated in matcha-infused soy, served chilled over a bed of mixed greens with a nutty sesame dressing. This Asian-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 37 minutes, pairs chicken breast, matcha powder, soy sauce into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, boneless chicken breast
1 tsp matcha powder
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
4 cups mixed greens
1/2 cup, sliced cucumber
1/2 cup, shelled edamame
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp honey

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Instructions

Step 1: Pound chicken breast to 1/2-inch thickness, then place in a shallow dish. Whisk 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1 tsp matcha powder. Pour over chicken, coating evenly, and marinate for 20 minutes.
Step 2: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook marinated chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F, then slice thinly.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, and 1 tsp honey for the dressing.
Step 4: Toss 4 cups mixed greens with 1/2 cup sliced cucumber, 1/2 cup shelled edamame, and the sliced chicken.
Step 5: Drizzle with sesame dressing and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.