Description
Asian Chicken Crunch Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that perfectly balances flavors and textures. Packed with tender chicken, crisp greens, and crunchy peanuts, this salad is a delightful choice for any occasion—be it a picnic or a weeknight dinner. With its quick preparation time, you can whip up this colorful meal in under 30 minutes, impressing your family and friends with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups fresh greens (romaine and spinach mix)
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ cup chopped roasted peanuts
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp ginger (minced)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Allow to rest before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped greens, shredded cabbage, carrots, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), garlic, and ginger.
- Slice the grilled chicken and add it to the bowl with vegetables along with peanuts; drizzle dressing on top.
- Toss everything together until well coated. Serve immediately for optimal crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving (about 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg