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Asian Chicken Crunch Salad

Savory Asian Chicken Crunch Salad for Easy Weeknight Meals

A vibrant Asian Chicken Crunch Salad that's a high-protein powerhouse perfect for easy weeknight meals.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast or substitute with tofu for vegetarian option
  • 3 tbsp Low Sodium Soy Sauce or Tamari use gluten-free tamari if needed
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic fresh preferred
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil can substitute with olive oil
For the Dressing
  • 3 tbsp Tahini or substitute with almond butter
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar or use apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Grated Ginger or ground ginger if needed
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha adjust based on spice preference
For the Salad Base
  • 2 cups Cabbages (Purple & Green) pre-shredded coleslaw mixes can save time
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrot use pre-shredded for convenience
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper can swap with any bell pepper variety
  • 1 cup Edamame can be omitted if desired
  • ¼ cup Diced Green Onion
  • ¼ cup Chopped Cilantro
For the Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds or substitute with chopped peanuts
  • ¼ cup Chopped Peanuts optional

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Mandoline slicer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Asian Chicken Crunch Salad
  1. Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes, whisk together soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, tahini, sesame oil, vinegar, ginger, and sriracha. Marinate chicken for 15-20 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine peanut butter, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sriracha. Gradually add warm water to achieve desired consistency and mix until smooth.
  3. Shred the cabbages and add to a large bowl. Toss in shredded carrots, diced red bell pepper, and edamame.
  4. Heat a skillet and add oil. Cook the marinated chicken for 3-5 minutes until golden brown. Pour in remaining marinade and cook until chicken reaches 165°F.
  5. Add warm chicken to the salad bowl, drizzle over the peanut dressing, and toss gently to combine.
  6. Serve them in bowls and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro. Optionally add chopped peanuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes and store salad and dressing separately for meal prep.

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