Description
The Asian Chicken Crunch Salad is a delightful combination of crisp vegetables, tender sesame chicken, and a creamy peanut dressing, making it an ideal choice for meal prep or a quick lunch. This colorful salad is not only packed with flavor but also loaded with nutrients from fresh ingredients, ensuring a satisfying and health-conscious meal. Perfect for gatherings or solo dining, this dish allows for customization, so you can easily adjust the ingredients to suit your taste. Enjoy the vibrant crunch and rich flavors that will leave you feeling nourished and happy.
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)
- 3 tablespoons natural creamy peanut butter
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cut chicken into small cubes and marinate in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, tahini, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, sriracha, and sesame seeds.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sriracha, and warm water to make the dressing.
- Shred the vegetables (cabbages, carrots, bell pepper) and combine them in a large mixing bowl.
- Cook the marinated chicken in a skillet until browned and fully cooked; then mix with the vegetables.
- Toss everything together with the dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg