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
- 1–2 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
- Prep the Chicken: Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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: —