Description
A crunchy, protein-packed salad loaded with crisp cabbage, carrots, edamame, and marinated sesame chicken, all tossed in a creamy peanut dressing. Perfect for meal prep or a light yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- Chicken & Marinade: Chicken breast, low-sodium soy sauce, garlic, toasted sesame oil, ginger, rice vinegar, brown sugar, tahini, sriracha, sesame seeds
- Salad Base: Purple cabbage, green cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, edamame, green onions, cilantro, chopped peanuts
- Peanut Dressing: Peanut butter, rice vinegar, honey, toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sriracha, warm water
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Cut chicken into cubes, mix marinade ingredients, and let the chicken sit for 15-30 minutes.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk together all dressing ingredients and adjust consistency with warm water.
- Chop Vegetables: Shred cabbage and slice bell pepper and carrots, then combine in a large bowl.
- Cook Chicken: Heat a pan over medium heat, cook chicken until browned, then simmer with remaining marinade until thickened.
- Assemble Salad: Toss the salad with peanut dressing, top with chicken, and garnish with peanuts, sesame seeds, and extra cilantro.
Notes
- Store dressing separately for meal prep to keep vegetables crisp.
- Swap chicken for tofu or shrimp for a variation.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less sriracha.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired