Chinese Chicken Salad With Sesame Peanut Vinaigrette

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 1
Chinese Chicken Salad With Sesame Peanut Vinaigrette
in Salad

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon peanut butter
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 garlic cloves , minced
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 teaspoon sambal chili paste
1/8 cup sesame oil
1/4 cup peanut oil
salt & fresh ground pepper
2 bone in chicken breasts
1/2 cup sesame seeds , lightly toasted
1/2 cup toasted peanuts , roughly chopped
1 head napa cabbage , sliced thinly
1 bunch fresh cilantro , washed and roughly chopped ( optional )
3 scallions , sliced thinly on a bias
bean thread noodles , fried in
peanut oil , and drained on paper towels
salt and pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
530
Sugar
8g
Fat
44g
Chinese Chicken Salad With Sesame Peanut Vinaigrette is a nutritious and delicious salad. This dish is a popular option in many Chinese restaurants and is quick and easy to make at home. With its crunchy texture and bold flavor, it's a perfect dish for any meal. This salad is perfect for those who are looking to add more protein and fiber to their diet without sacrificing taste. Whether you want to enjoy it for lunch or dinner, it's a great choice for any occasion.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and roast until an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) is reached. Set aside and let cool.
2.While chicken is roasting, whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, rice wine vinegar, minced ginger, garlic cloves, minced shallot, sambal chili paste, sesame oil, peanut oil, salt, and pepper in a medium-sized bowl to create the sesame peanut vinaigrette.
3.Once chicken is cooled, remove the skin and shred into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
4.In a large bowl, combine napa cabbage, sesame seeds, and chopped peanuts.
5.Pour the sesame peanut vinaigrette over the cabbage mixture and toss to coat.
6.Add the chicken and toss to combine.
7.To serve, divide the salad into individual bowls and top with chopped cilantro, sliced scallions, and fried bean thread noodles.
8.

PROS

This Chinese Chicken Salad With Sesame Peanut Vinaigrette is a perfect healthy option for lunch or dinner.
It’s loaded with protein, healthy fats, and crunchy veggies.

CONS

The chicken needs to be roasted in advance, which can take some time.
If you don’t have cooked chicken on hand, you’ll need to plan ahead.
Also, the dressing is high in fat due to the peanut butter and peanut oil.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The ingredients in this salad are packed with healthy nutrients. Napa cabbage, peanuts, and sesame seeds provide fiber and essential vitamins and minerals. Chicken is an excellent source of high-quality protein, and peanut butter is packed with healthy monounsaturated fats.

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