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Peanut Crunchy Asian Chicken Salad

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Savor this crunchy Asian chicken salad! Ideal for meal prep, featuring crisp veggies, crispy sesame chicken, and a luscious peanut dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 422
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breast
  • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar depending on preference
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Salad
  • 3 cups shredded purple cabbage
  • 3 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced into strips
  • ½ cup shelled edamame
  • ½ cup diced green onion
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup chopped peanuts
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 or more as needed to thin

Method
 

  1. Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Whisk all chicken marinade ingredients in a shallow bowl. Add the chicken and let it marinate while preparing other ingredients.
  3. Whisk all dressing ingredients together and set aside.
  4. Shred the cabbage using a mandoline or a regular knife.
  5. Add all vegetables to a large bowl.
  6. Heat a skillet with a splash of oil over medium heat. Add the chicken, reserving the remaining marinade.
  7. Cook the chicken on all sides for about 3 minutes, or until browned. Then, add the remaining marinade.
  8. Continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the sauce thickens.
  9. Let the chicken cool slightly. Meanwhile, toss the salad with your desired amount of dressing. Add the chicken and toss to combine.
  10. Garnish with additional cilantro and sesame seeds, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 422kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 34gFat: 20gFiber: 6gSugar: 19g

Notes

Feel free to swap in or out any other veggies you like.
The peanut butter can be subbed for almond butter, sunflower butter or even tahini.