Description
Teriyaki Chicken Pasta Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and pasta, all enveloped in a luscious teriyaki sauce. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or quick weeknight meals, this salad balances sweet and savory flavors that are sure to impress your family and friends. Easy to prepare and customizable, it makes for a delightful addition to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook in a skillet over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let cool before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
- Dice the bell pepper, grate the carrots, and slice the green onions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), ginger, and garlic.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, bell pepper, carrots, and green onions. Pour the teriyaki sauce over everything and toss gently until well coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg