Description
Bang Bang Chicken Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken with a medley of fresh, crunchy vegetables, all coated in a creamy, spicy dressing. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this flavorful salad is not only quick to prepare but also packed with protein and nutrients. With its delightful blend of textures and bold flavors, it’s sure to become a go-to favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast (cubed or shredded)
- 5 cups finely shredded red cabbage
- 2 cups mung bean sprouts
- 3 cups chopped romaine hearts
- 1 cup sliced English cucumber
- 6 scallions (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup tahini
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 to 4 tablespoons chili oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 to 2 medium garlic cloves (very finely minced or pressed)
- 1 teaspoon peeled and finely grated fresh ginger
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, tahini, soy sauce, chili oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine the chicken breast with red cabbage, mung bean sprouts, romaine hearts, cucumber slices, scallions, and carrots.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg