Food Network Asian Chicken And Quinoa Salad Recipe

Total time: 35 minutes

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Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 19g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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Keto & Health Insights for Food Network Asian Chicken And Quinoa Salad Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 19g per serving. This meal falls within the range for standard keto diet guidelines (at or under 25g of net carbs). If your daily net carb quota is 25g and if this food almost equals that much, consider whether you're going to eat more food later. Always take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Food Network Asian Chicken And Quinoa Salad Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 226 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 341
Total Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 53mg
Sodium: 399mg
Total Carbohydrates: 23g
Dietary Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 4g
Protein: 19g
Calcium: 70mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 540mg Vitamin A: 304mcg
Vitamin C: 39mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 3 scallions, whites and greens sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded white meat rotisserie chicken, skin and bones removed (about 5 ounces)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded white meat rotisserie chicken, skin and bones removed (about 5 ounces)
  • 1 1/2 cups finely shredded cabbage (such as napa, red, green or a combination)
  • 1 cup thinly sliced (size of a matchstick) carrots (about 2 carrots)
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas, sliced on the bias
  • 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds

Instructions

Visit Food Network's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)