Deli Container Shaker Chicken (Printable)

Protein-packed chicken mixed with cucumber and sesame in a flavorful soy dressing.

# Components:

→ Salad

01 - 280 g 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 ginger, grated
11 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
12 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
13 - Juice of 1/2 lime

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, chili flakes if using, and lime juice until fully blended.
02 - Layer chicken, cucumber, scallions, carrot if using, and toasted sesame seeds in a large mason jar or deli container.
03 - Pour the prepared dressing over the layered ingredients.
04 - Seal the container tightly and shake vigorously for 30 seconds to evenly coat all components.
05 - Enjoy immediately or refrigerate up to 24 hours. Shake again before serving to redistribute the dressing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It actually tastes better the next day when the flavors get cozy together in that container.
  • You can make it in about 15 minutes and feel like you have your life together for the entire week.
  • The soy-sesame dressing is so good you'll find yourself making it for other things without thinking twice.
02 -
  • Cucumbers release water as they sit, so if you're making this more than a few hours ahead, consider adding them closer to eating time unless you like a more diluted dressing.
  • The sesame oil is what makes this taste like itself—don't substitute it with regular oil or the whole thing falls flat.
03 -
  • Prep your vegetables the night before but keep them separate and dry until you assemble—this keeps everything crisp longer.
  • If your dressing tastes flat after sitting overnight, a tiny squeeze more lime juice will bring it back to life instantly.
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