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Asian Chicken Crunch Salad

Asian Chicken Crunch Salad
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Experience a burst of flavors with this Asian Chicken Crunch Salad, a delightful medley of colorful vegetables and crispy chicken tossed in a creamy peanut dressing. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this dish brings together fresh ingredients to create a satisfying meal that’s not only nutritious but also visually appealing. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or hosting a gathering, this salad is versatile and easy to customize. With its crunchy textures and savory notes, it’s bound to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound chicken breast
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar (depending on preference)
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 3 cups shredded purple cabbage
  • 3 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 1 red bell pepper (sliced into strips)
  • 1/2 cup shelled edamame
  • 1/2 cup diced green onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
  • 3 tablespoons natural creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha
  • 2 tablespoons warm water (or more as needed to thin)

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken into cubes and marinate in soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, tahini, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, and sriracha.
  2. Prepare dressing by whisking together peanut butter, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sriracha, and warm water until smooth.
  3. Shred cabbage and other vegetables; combine in a large bowl.
  4. Cook marinated chicken in a skillet until browned; add reserved marinade until thickened.
  5. Cool chicken slightly before mixing with veggies; toss with dressing.

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