Asian Salad with Chicken
This Asian Chicken Salad uses a special technique of "marinating" the cabbage in dressing so it's tender and easy to chew. The end result is a salad that is still crunchy, colorful, nutrient-packed and oh so delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 ½ cups shredded red cabbage
- 1 batch Asian Salad Dressing 3/4 cup
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 ¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
- 2 carrots peeled and shredded
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 cup chow mein noodles or crispy wonton strips
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ cup edamame thawed if necessary
- ⅓ cup salted roasted peanuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place green cabbage and red cabbage in large bowl. Pour half of Asian Salad Dressing over cabbage and toss to combine. Let stand at room temperature while you prep the rest of the ingredients.
- Spray large rimmed baking pan with cooking spray. Add chicken, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper to medium bowl and toss until well combined. Arrange in even layer on prepared pan. Transfer to oven and cook 16 to 18 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165 degrees F. Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
- Add green onions, carrots, red bell pepper, chow mein noodles, cilantro, edamame, peanuts, chicken, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt to cabbage. Toss until well combined. Taste and add more Asian Salad Dressing to your preference. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Prepare the dressing in advance and keep it in the refrigerator for an easier weeknight meal.
- Feel free to omit the chicken or substitute tofu for a vegetarian alternative.
- If you have a food processor, use the shredding blade to shred the cabbage and carrots for this Asian cabbage salad.
Calories: 369kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 40g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 85mg, Sodium: 847mg, Potassium: 1060mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 6650IU, Vitamin C: 71mg, Calcium: 87mg, Iron: 3mg
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