Description
Bang Bang Chicken Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with crisp vegetables and a creamy, spicy dressing. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a meal prep option, this salad delivers a satisfying balance of textures and tastes. The unique blend of ingredients, including chili oil and tahini, elevates it to a gourmet level, making it an ideal choice for dinner parties or quick lunches. Enjoy the freshness of this dish any day of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cubed or shredded cooked chicken breast
- 2 cups fresh mung bean sprouts
- 5 cups finely shredded red cabbage
- 3 cups finely chopped romaine hearts
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup tahini
- 1 to 4 tablespoons chili oil (to taste)
- Fresh vegetables: scallions, cucumber, carrots
- Toppings: chopped peanuts and sesame seeds
Instructions
- Whisk together mayonnaise, tahini, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, chili oil, and chili crisp in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken breast with mung bean sprouts, cabbage, romaine hearts, scallions, cucumber, carrots, peanuts, and sesame seeds. Toss gently.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss again until all ingredients are well-coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour for chilled flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg