Description
Asian Chicken Salad with Chili Crisp Dressing is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines crunchy vegetables and tender chicken, all drizzled in a spicy umami dressing. Perfect for any occasion, this salad guarantees to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups chopped cucumbers
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 3 tbsp chili crisp
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- ½ cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- ½ cup roasted peanuts or cashews
Instructions
- Prepare the fresh vegetables by washing and chopping them into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Let cool, then slice into strips.
- In a small bowl, whisk together chili crisp, soy sauce, lime juice, and sesame oil to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped vegetables and sliced chicken. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss gently to combine.
- Add roasted peanuts or cashews for crunch and garnish with cilantro if desired. Serve immediately or chill for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg