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Asian Chicken Crunch Salad Recipe

Asian Chicken Crunch Salad Recipe

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This vibrant Asian Chicken Crunch Salad combines juicy marinated chicken, a colorful medley of crisp vegetables, and a creamy spicy peanut dressing for a healthy, refreshing main-course salad with irresistible textures and flavors. Perfect for meal prep or a fresh weeknight dinner.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 1 pound chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 12 tablespoons brown sugar (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

For the Salad

  • 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
  • 1/2 cup diced green onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts

For the Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons natural creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha
  • 2 tablespoons warm water (more as needed to thin)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Chicken: Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Whisk together the soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, tahini, sesame oil, rice vinegar, grated ginger, sriracha, and sesame seeds in a shallow bowl. Add in the cubed chicken, tossing to coat. Let it marinate while you prepare the other ingredients.
  3. Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk the peanut butter, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sriracha, and warm water until smooth. If needed, add more water to reach desired consistency. Set aside.
  4. Prepare the Vegetables: Use a mandoline or sharp knife to finely shred both cabbages. Slice the carrots and bell pepper, then prepare the edamame, green onion, cilantro, and peanuts. Add all veggies to a large mixing bowl.
  5. Cook the Chicken: Heat a splash of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken, reserving excess marinade. Sauté 3 minutes until browned on all sides. Pour in the remaining marinade, and cook until chicken reaches 165°F internally and sauce thickens.
  6. Assemble the Salad: Let the cooked chicken cool slightly. Toss salad vegetables with desired amount of dressing. Add the chicken and toss everything together to coat evenly.
  7. Garnish & Serve: Top salad with more cilantro and a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can mix and match your favorite crunchy vegetables to taste.
  • For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower butter or tahini.
  • Make this salad ahead – keep the dressing and chicken separate until ready to serve.
  • Chicken can be grilled or baked if preferred over stovetop.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 422 kcal
  • Sugar: 19g
  • Sodium:
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • Unsaturated Fat:
  • Trans Fat:
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Cholesterol: