Description
Bang Bang Chicken Salad is the perfect blend of vibrant flavors and textures, making it an irresistible choice for any meal. This salad features tender chicken, fresh crisp veggies, and a creamy, spicy dressing that elevates it to new heights. With its quick preparation time, you can whip up this delightful dish in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep. Whether served as a standalone meal or paired with your favorite side dishes, this salad is sure to please everyone at the table. Try this easy recipe today and enjoy a taste sensation that’s both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast
- 2 cups mung bean sprouts
- 5 cups red cabbage
- 3 cups romaine hearts
- 1 cup English cucumber
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup tahini
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 to 4 tablespoons chili oil
- 1 to 2 tablespoons chili crisp
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 to 2 medium garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- ½ cup chopped peanuts
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, tahini, soy sauce, chili oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a large bowl until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine cubed chicken with mung bean sprouts, red cabbage, romaine hearts, cucumber, peanuts, and sesame seeds.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until everything is coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg