This article is about an easy and tasty Asian chicken salad recipe. Here’s what you need to know:
- It’s a colourful and nutritious salad with a homemade dressing.
- The salad includes cabbage, carrots, peppers, and pan-fried chicken.
- The dressing is a sweet and savoury mix of rice vinegar, soy sauce, peanut butter, and sesame oil.
Do you want to learn how to make this flavorful and filling salad? Keep reading!
Ingredients and Preparation
Salad Ingredients
The base of the salad uses:
- Napa (Chinese) cabbage or any cabbage/greens you prefer
- Red cabbage for added colour
- Red and green bell peppers
- Shredded carrots
To prepare the veggies, the carrots and peppers are thinly sliced into small pieces to match the shredded cabbage.
Homemade Dressing
The dressing is made by blending:
- Rice vinegar
- Soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari)
- Peanut butter
- Sesame oil
- Fresh garlic clove
- Grated ginger
No thickeners like cornstarch are needed because the peanut butter makes the dressing nicely thick and creamy.
Protein Topping
For extra protein, the salad is topped with pan-fried chicken breast seasoned with:
- Olive oil
- Asian Five Spice blend
You can also use shrimp, salmon, tofu or any other protein you like instead of chicken.
Assembling the Salad
First, mix all the shredded veggies in a large bowl. Next, pour the blended dressing over top and toss until fully coated.
Then, add the cooked, sliced chicken on top of each portion. Garnish with sliced green onions.
The bright colours, various textures from the crunchy veggies, and the sweet-savoury dressing make this a delicious and satisfying salad.
A Healthy and Filling Meal
This Asian chicken salad makes a fantastic, fresh, light meal that is still hearty and filling, thanks to the protein and nuts in the dressing. It’s a nutritious option if you want a flavorful salad that will keep you full.
Have you tried making an Asian salad like this before? What other tasty salad combinations do you enjoy?
