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Asian Chicken Crunch Salad

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Asian Chicken Crunch Salad is a crisp and flavorful Thai-inspired salad with sesame chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy peanut dressing. Perfect for meal prep or a light, satisfying meal.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 3 cups shredded purple cabbage
  • 3 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 cup shelled edamame
  • 1/2 cup diced green onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
  • 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 or more to thin

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Whisk together chicken marinade ingredients, add chicken, and let marinate while prepping veggies.
  3. Whisk together dressing ingredients and set aside.
  4. Shred cabbage and combine with carrot, bell pepper, edamame, green onion, and cilantro in a large bowl.
  5. Heat skillet over medium heat, cook chicken until browned, then add remaining marinade and cook until internal temp reaches 165°F.
  6. Let chicken cool slightly. Toss salad with dressing, add chicken, and combine.
  7. Garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Swap or add veggies as desired.
  • Peanut butter can be replaced with almond butter, sunflower butter, or tahini.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop and Tossed Salad
  • Cuisine: Asian