Thinly slice the cabbage. Shred the carrot using a julienne peeler or coarsely grate with a box grater. Thinly slice the spring onion on an angle. Crush or finely chop 1 garlic clove. Cut the chicken widthwise into 2cm-thick strips.
Step 2 — Make dressing
Put the garlic, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1½ tbs white vinegar, 1 tbs vegetable oil, 3 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp honey and a pinch of pepper in a large bowl and stir to combine.
Step 3 — Toast almonds
Put the almonds in a cold medium frypan over medium heat. Toast, tossing, for 3-4 mins until golden. Remove from the pan.
Step 4 — Cook chicken
Heat the remaining sesame oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, for 2-3 mins until browned and cooked through. Remove the pan from the heat.
Step 5 — Serve up
Meanwhile, add the cabbage, carrot and spring onion to the dressing and toss to combine. Taste, then season with salt and pepper. Divide the salad among bowls, top with the chicken, scatter with the almonds and enjoy!
Step 6 — Make it yours
If you have some on hand, scatter over a handful of chopped coriander leaves to serve.