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Asian Chicken Salad

By Adam Fisher
Published 9/8/2025
Dietitian Reviewed: Erin McNamara, RDN, LDN, CLT
Approved for These Diets:
Heart Healthy | Low Sodium | High Protein | Gluten Free | Diabetic | GLP-1
Asian Chicken Salad
Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
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This refreshing Asian chicken salad recipe bathes tender grilled chicken, crisp greens, and colorful vegetables in a sesame ginger chicken salad dressing. It’s a healthier and tastier take on chicken salad, making it one of our most popular GLP-1 meal ideas.  We increase the protein from lean grilled chicken by adding  fiber-rich roasted chickpeas along with pumpkin and sesame seeds. Sweetened lightly with honey and a zesty blend of carrots and ginger instead of mayonnaise, this grilled chicken salad delivers bold flavor, balanced nutrition, and the perfect portion for weight-conscious eaters. Enjoy one of our easiest and best GLP-1 chicken recipes.

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Total Time
45 minutes
Servings
8
Calories
188

Why This Asian Chicken Salad is Good GLP 1 Dinner Idea

This vibrant Asian chicken salad brings together grilled chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a flavorful ginger dressing for a GLP-1 lunch or dinner idea that’s an easy time saver for high protein meal prep. With 10g of protein and just 12g of carbs per serving, it’s an easy high protein chicken salad for weight management, diabetes control, and heart health. Plus, this recipe works beautifully on busy nights as a GLP-1 dinner idea. Our dietitians recommend this as one of the best meals for weight loss or a low carb diet for diabetics because it’s filling, balanced, and quick to prep for busy nights.

Key Health Highlights

  • High Protein Chicken Salad: Lean grilled chicken breast and high protein chick peas make this a satiating high protein chicken salad that supports muscle health and keeps you full longer.
  • Heart Healthy Chicken Salad: Loaded with vegetables, avocado and sesame seeds, this salad is naturally low in saturated fat and a good dinner choice for low cholesterol diets.
  • Diabetic Friendly Chicken Salad: Balanced protein, fiber, and healthy fats in this chicken salad recipe will help people with diabetes manage blood sugar.
  • GLP-1 Friendly Chicken Salad: Perfect for portion-controlled eating and weight management, this healthy chicken salad recipe works well for people taking GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, because it is high in protein, includes fiber-rich complex carbohydrates, and offers an assortment of essential nutrients.
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FAQs About Asian Chicken Salad

The grilled chicken breast is lean and rich in protein, helping support satiety, muscle repair, and weight management.

Yes. This salad can be portioned into meal prep containers for a week of balanced, protein-forward meals.

The sesame ginger dressing adds flavor without mayonnaise, heavy creams or added sugars, keeping the recipe light.

Yes. With lean chicken, fiber-rich spinach, and chickpeas, this recipe fits Heart Healthy Diet Guidelines.

Absolutely. While grilled chicken adds smoky flavor, rotisserie chicken makes this recipe quick and convenient.

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Ingredients

Recipe yields 8 servings

Roasted Chickpeas

Carrot Ginger Dressing

Salad

Directions

Roasted Chickpeas

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Step 2

    Spread chickpeas on kitchen towel and pat dry, removing any loose skins.

  3. Step 3

    Transfer dried chickpeas to prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with black pepper and salt.

  4. Step 4

    Roast chickpeas for 20 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.

  5. Step 5

    Remove from oven and, while chickpeas are still warm, toss with garlic powder and paprika. Cool completely.

Carrot Ginger Dressing

  1. Step 1

    Lower oven temperature to 400°F. Spread the grated carrots on a baking sheet and roast for about 15 minutes, or until they become soft.

  2. Step 2

    In a blender, combine the roasted carrots, water, olive oil, rice vinegar, garlic, minced ginger, orange zest, and honey. Blend everything on high until the dressing is smooth, about 2 minutes. Cover and place in the refrigerator to chill.

Salad

  1. Step 1

    In a large bowl, mix the spinach with lemon juice and olive oil until evenly coated.

  2. Step 2

    Add the roasted chickpeas, grated carrot, grated beet, shredded chicken, half of the avocado, pumpkin seeds, and a little black pepper. Toss everything together.

  3. Step 3

    Pour half of the dressing over the salad and mix well. Then, top with the rest of the avocado, the remaining dressing, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Add more pepper if needed. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
2 oz chicken, 1/2 cup salad

188
Calories
15
g
Fat
21
mg
Cholesterol
99
mg
Sodium
12
g
Carbs
2
g
Sat. Fat
5
g
Fiber
10
g
Protein
2
g
Sugars

Serving & Storage Tips

  • Serve Asian Chicken Salad immediately for the freshest crunch and store tge dressing separately until ready to serve.
  • Refrigerate for up to 2 days.
  • For GLP-1 Chicken Salad meal prep, portion into airtight containers, storing the dressing separately to keep veggies crisp.

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