Description
Bang Bang Chicken Salad is a fresh and vibrant dish that combines tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy, spicy dressing for a delightful experience. This salad is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, making it a versatile choice for lunch or dinner. The rich flavors of tahini and chili oil in the dressing elevate the dish, while the colorful mix of ingredients adds both nutrition and visual appeal. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this salad guarantees satisfaction with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast
- 5 cups shredded red cabbage
- 2 cups mung bean sprouts
- 3 cups chopped romaine hearts
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup tahini
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- Chili oil (to taste)
- Fresh ginger and garlic
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, tahini, soy sauce, chili oil, rice vinegar, light brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cubed chicken breast with shredded cabbage, mung bean sprouts, chopped romaine, scallions, cucumber slices, carrot ribbons, chopped peanuts, and sesame seeds.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to two days for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg