Description
Bang Bang Chicken Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that bursts with flavor and crunch. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this salad combines tender chicken with fresh vegetables and a creamy, spicy dressing made from tahini and chili oil. Each bite offers a delightful mix of textures and tastes, making it not just a meal but an experience. Packed with protein and fiber, this salad keeps you satisfied while being easy to customize based on your preferences. Serve it as a standalone meal, in wraps, or as part of a larger spread at gatherings—it’s truly versatile! Enjoy this colorful, wholesome entrée that’s as good for your taste buds as it is for your health.
Ingredients
- Cooked chicken breast
- Mung bean sprouts
- Red cabbage
- Romaine hearts
- English cucumber
- Carrots
- Mayonnaise
- Tahini
- Chili oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, tahini, soy sauce, chili oil (to taste), chili crisp, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, mung bean sprouts, red cabbage, romaine hearts, scallions, cucumber slices, carrots, peanuts, and sesame seeds.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until everything is well coated. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American/Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg