ASIAN BARBECUE CHICKEN SLAW

Asian Barbecue Chicken Slaw image

When it's springtime in the South, cabbage is plentiful and we use it. One of our favorite recipes is this combo of Asian slaw and barbecued chicken. Plus, it's easy to halve or double the servings as needed. -Paula Todora, Maple Valley, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup honey mustard salad dressing
1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix
3 green onions, chopped
4 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted, divided
3 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted, divided

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, 3 tablespoons oil and vinegar until blended. Pour half of the honey mixture into a small bowl; stir in barbecue sauce. Sprinkle chicken with pepper. In a large nonstick skillet heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes. Add barbecue sauce mixture; heat through., Meanwhile, whisk salad dressing into remaining honey mixture until blended. Add coleslaw mix, green onions, 3 tablespoons almonds and 2 teaspoons sesame seeds; toss to coat. Serve with chicken. Sprinkle servings with remaining almonds and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 calories, Fat 27g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 1202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein.