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crispy asian chicken salad

30-Minute Crispy Asian Chicken Salad That Crunches Perfectly


  • Author: Zach
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A refreshing and crunchy salad with crispy chicken, fresh vegetables, and a tangy Asian dressing.


Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Cook the chicken breasts in a pan with vegetable oil until crispy and fully cooked. Slice into strips.
  2. In a bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, green onions, and cilantro.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Toss the salad with the dressing and top with sliced chicken and chopped peanuts.
  5. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use pre-shredded vegetables to save time.
  • Add more red pepper flakes if you prefer extra spice.
  • For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with tofu.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: crispy asian chicken salad, easy salad, healthy lunch