Quick Ponzu Sweet Soy Chicken
with Wombok Salad, Sesame Dressing & Crushed Peanuts
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Soy
- Wheat
- Eggs
- Sulphites
- Peanuts
- May contain traces of allergens
- Milk
- Eggs
- Cashew
- Walnut
- Almond
- Macadamia
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Soy
- Wheat
- Brazil nut
- Traces of Cashew
- Hazelnut
- Pecan
- Pine Nut
- Pistachio
Wombok salads are all the rage and add the perfect crunch when you want to level up your salads. This one welcomes the addition of ponzu sweet soy chicken and chilli, to take it from zero to hero. This recipe is under 650kcal per serving and under 30g carbohydrates per serving.
Ingredients
1 packet
chicken thigh
1 sachet
sweet soy seasoning
(Contains: Gluten, Sesame, Soy, Wheat)
1
carrot
½
Long Chilli (Optional)
1 bag
Shredded Wombok
1 bag
shredded cabbage mix
2 packet
sesame dressing
(Contains: Eggs, Gluten, Sesame, Soy, Wheat May be present: Milk)
1 packet
ponzu
(Contains: Soy, Sulphites May be present: Eggs, Milk, Cashew, Walnut, Almond, Macadamia)
1 packet
crushed peanuts
(Contains: Peanuts May be present: Gluten, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat, Almond, Brazil nut, Cashew, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pecan, Pine Nut, Pistachio, Walnut)
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
1 tsp
soy sauce
(Contains: Gluten, Soy)
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Cut chicken thigh into 2cm chunks. • In a medium bowl, combine chicken thigh, sweet soy seasoning and a drizzle of olive oil. • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over high heat. • When oil is hot, cook chicken thigh, tossing, until browned and cooked through (when no longer pink inside), 5-6 minutes.
• Meanwhile, using a vegetable peeler, peel carrot into ribbons. • Thinly slice long chilli (if using).
• In a second medium bowl, place shredded wombok, shredded cabbage mix, carrotribbons, soy sauce and sesame dressing. • Toss to combine and season to taste.
• Divide wombok salad between bowls. • Top with sweet soy chicken and pour over ponzu. • Garnish with crushed peanuts and chilli to serve. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the tasty chicken, though some found the dish overly salty or one-dimensional. Several suggested adding herbs like coriander for more depth.
- Ease of prep: Customers praised the quick and straightforward preparation, making it ideal for busy weeknights.
- Suggestions: Some recommended adding crispy noodles or a carb side like fried rice. Others advised adjusting the ponzu sauce to taste.
- Leftovers: The dish worked well as cold leftovers for lunch the next day, with the flavours holding up nicely.
- Portions: While many found it filling, some felt hungry afterwards and suggested increasing the vegetable portions.
