Description
The Asian Chicken Crunch Salad is a delightful fusion of fresh vegetables, tender chicken, and a zesty peanut dressing, making it a perfect dish for both meal prep and quick weeknight dinners. This vibrant salad combines the crunch of shredded cabbage, carrots, and bell peppers with the satisfying flavor of marinated chicken and creamy peanut sauce. Great for gatherings or as a light yet filling meal, this salad offers versatility as you can easily customize it to fit your taste preferences. Whether you’re looking for a healthy lunch option or a colorful side dish, the Asian Chicken Crunch Salad is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 3 cups shredded purple cabbage
- 3 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrot
- 1 red bell pepper
- Peanut dressing (peanut butter, rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into small cubes and marinate in soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, tahini, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, sriracha, and sesame seeds.
- In another bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Prepare veggies by shredding cabbage and slicing bell pepper. Combine in a large mixing bowl.
- Cook marinated chicken in a skillet until browned and cooked through.
- Let the chicken cool slightly before adding to the veggies; toss with desired dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (300g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg