Carrot Ribbon Chicken Slaw (Printable)

Tender chicken paired with fresh carrot ribbons, crisp veggies, and a zingy ginger-miso dressing.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 14 oz)
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
04 - 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
05 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Vegetables

06 - 4 large carrots, peeled into ribbons
07 - 2 cups finely shredded red cabbage
08 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
09 - 3 scallions, thinly sliced
10 - ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
11 - ¼ cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped (optional)
12 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

→ Ginger-Miso Dressing

13 - 2 tbsp white miso paste
14 - 2 tbsp rice vinegar
15 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
16 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
17 - 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
18 - 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
19 - 3 tbsp neutral oil (canola or grapeseed)
20 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
21 - 1 small garlic clove, minced

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Add chicken breasts and turn to coat evenly. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts 5 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing.
03 - Use a vegetable peeler to shave carrots into ribbons. In a large bowl, combine carrot ribbons, shredded cabbage, sliced red bell pepper, scallions, and cilantro leaves.
04 - Whisk together white miso, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, 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 gently toss to combine all components.
06 - Sprinkle the slaw with roasted peanuts (if using) and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes and feels like a restaurant dish you'd order on repeat.
  • The carrot ribbons add a playful texture that makes every bite feel a little different.
  • The ginger-miso dressing is so good you'll want to drizzle it on everything for the rest of the week.
02 -
  • Don't skip resting the chicken after cooking or it will dry out when you slice it.
  • Whisk the miso dressing thoroughly so it emulsifies into a creamy consistency instead of separating.
  • Add the dressing just before serving or the vegetables will wilt and lose their crunch.
03 -
  • Use a Y-shaped vegetable peeler for the smoothest, most even carrot ribbons.
  • If your miso paste is chunky, press it through a fine mesh strainer into the dressing for a silky texture.
  • Taste the dressing before adding it to the salad and adjust the lime juice or honey to match your mood.
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