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Asian Chicken Salad with Chili Crisp Dressing Recipe

Asian Chicken Salad with Chili Crisp Dressing Recipe
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This Asian Chicken Salad with Chili Crisp Dressing is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender shredded chicken with crunchy vegetables and a spicy, tangy dressing. Perfect for a light and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Salad:

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie or poached)
  • 3 cups shredded napa cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 large carrot julienned
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts or cashews

Dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon chili crisp (with some oil)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

Instructions

  1. Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, napa and red cabbage, carrot, bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, and nuts.
  2. Prepare Dressing: In a separate small bowl or jar, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, chili crisp, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until well combined.
  3. Toss and Serve: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly. Allow it to sit for 5–10 minutes to meld flavors. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Add cooked rice noodles for a heartier version or swap chicken for tofu to make it vegetarian.
  • Adjust the amount of chili crisp to suit your spice preference.

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