Asian Chicken Salad
A vibrant Asian Chicken Salad featuring grilled teriyaki chicken, crisp vegetables, crunchy noodles, and a savory homemade peanut dressing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup teriyaki sauce
1 ½ tablespoons canola oil
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
2 cups shredded red cabbage
1 ½ cups julienned carrots
¾ cup crunchy chow mein noodles
1 11-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained
½ cup roasted cashews
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 green onions, sliced
Dressing:
5 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 ½ tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
1.Whisk together dressing ingredients with 1/4 cup warm water; refrigerate.
2.Marinate chicken in teriyaki sauce for at least 2 hours.
3.Grill chicken at medium heat until internal temp reaches 165°F (about 10 mins).
4.Assemble salad with lettuce, chicken, cabbage, carrots, noodles, oranges, cashews, cilantro, and onions.
5.Drizzle with dressing, toss, and serve immediately.
Notes
Keep dressing separate until ready to serve to keep lettuce crisp.
Store salad ingredients in the refrigerator.
Adjust peanut butter amount for desired creaminess.
Find it online: https://chickenio.com/asian-chicken-salad/