Deli Container Shaker Chicken (Print Version)

Tender chicken, crisp cucumbers, and scallions dressed in a flavorful soy-sesame blend.

# Components:

→ Salad

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
02 - 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
03 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
04 - 1 small carrot, julienned (optional)
05 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

→ Soy-Sesame Dressing

06 - 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
07 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
08 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
09 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
10 - 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
11 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
12 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
13 - Juice of 1/2 lime

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, chili flakes (if using), and lime juice until thoroughly combined.
02 - Layer the chicken, cucumber, scallions, carrot (if using), and sesame seeds in a large deli container or mason jar.
03 - Pour the dressing evenly over the layered ingredients.
04 - Secure the container lid tightly and shake vigorously for 30 seconds to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Shake well before serving to redistribute the dressing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It stays crunchy for hours because the dressing only touches the ingredients when you shake it.
  • You can prep two days worth in under twenty minutes and actually look forward to lunch.
  • The soy-sesame dressing has that perfect balance of salty, tangy, and just a little sweet without tasting like bottled sauce.
02 -
  • Do not pour the dressing in and let it sit for hours without shaking or the bottom will turn into a salty puddle and the top will stay dry.
  • If you are meal prepping multiple containers, keep the dressing separate in small jars and pour it in right before you shake and eat.
03 -
  • Toast your own sesame seeds in a dry skillet for two minutes until they smell nutty and turn golden; the flavor difference is enormous.
  • If you are sensitive to salt, start with two tablespoons of soy sauce and taste the dressing before adding the third.
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