Description
This Asian Peanut Chicken Crunch Salad is a flavorful, protein-packed meal made with crispy veggies, marinated chicken, and a creamy peanut dressing. Perfect for meal prep, this dish stays fresh and crunchy for days. It is easy to customize, quick to make, and full of bold, delicious flavors!
Ingredients
- For the Chicken & Marinade: 1 lb chicken breast, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, tahini, sriracha, sesame seeds, garlic, ginger.
- For the Salad Base: Shredded purple and green cabbage, shredded carrots, red bell pepper, edamame, green onion, cilantro, chopped peanuts.
- For the Peanut Dressing: Peanut butter, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sriracha, warm water.
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Cut chicken into cubes and mix with marinade ingredients. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and water until smooth.
- Cook Chicken: Sauté chicken in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and cooked through. Add extra marinade for flavor.
- Assemble Salad: Toss cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, edamame, green onion, and cilantro with peanut dressing.
- Serve: Add cooked chicken on top, garnish with chopped peanuts, and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, swap chicken for crispy tofu.
- If meal-prepping, store the dressing separately to keep the salad crunchy.
- Make it a noodle salad by adding rice noodles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian, Thai-Inspired