Description
Asian Chicken Crunch Salad is a delightful and colorful dish that combines marinated chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy peanut dressing for a flavor-packed experience. This salad is perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner that the whole family will enjoy. Each bite bursts with freshness, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a nutritious yet satisfying meal. With versatility in serving options and easy preparation, this Asian-inspired salad quickly becomes a favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 3 cups shredded purple cabbage
- 3 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrot
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1/2 cup shelled edamame
- 3 tablespoons natural creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1–2 tablespoons brown sugar (depending on preference)
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup diced green onion
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons sriracha
- 2 tablespoons warm water (or more as needed to thin)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into small cubes and marinate with soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, tahini, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, and sriracha.
- Whisk together peanut dressing ingredients in a separate bowl and set aside.
- Shred the cabbage and carrots; combine in a large mixing bowl.
- Cook marinated chicken in a skillet until browned and cooked through.
- Toss vegetables with dressing, add cooked chicken, and mix well.
- Garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg