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Asian Chicken Crunch Salad


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  • Author: Amelia
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A vibrant and flavorful salad bursting with color and texture, this Asian Chicken Crunch Salad features juicy marinated chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy peanut dressing with a spicy kick. It’s packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats—perfect for a nourishing lunch or dinner.


Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 1 pound chicken breast

  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 12 tablespoons brown sugar (adjust 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 fresh 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 (or more as needed to thin)


Instructions

  • In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, tahini, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, sriracha, and sesame seeds.

  • Add chicken breasts to the marinade. Cover and let marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, up to 8 hours.

  • Grill, bake, or pan-cook the chicken until fully cooked (internal temp of 165°F), then let rest and slice into strips.

  • In a large bowl, combine purple cabbage, green cabbage, carrot, bell pepper, edamame, green onion, cilantro, and peanuts.

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth. Add warm water to thin as needed.

  • Toss salad with dressing until evenly coated.

  • Top with sliced chicken. Garnish with extra peanuts or sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Great for meal prep—store the salad, chicken, and dressing separately and combine just before serving.

  • Add rice noodles or quinoa for extra bulk.

  • Can be made vegetarian by substituting tofu or tempeh for chicken.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired