Chicken Crunch Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Prep
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1 lb chicken breast, chopped into bite-sized pieces
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1/4 cup tamari or reduced-sodium soy sauce
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1 tbsp garlic, finely chopped
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1-2 tbsp light brown sugar
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1 tbsp creamy tahini
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1 tbsp sesame oil, toasted
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1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
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2 tsp freshly grated ginger root
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1 tbsp sriracha sauce
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1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish
→ Salad Base
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3 cups green cabbage, shredded
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3 cups purple cabbage, shredded
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1 cup carrots, shredded
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1 red bell pepper, sliced thin
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1/2 cup edamame, shelled
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1/2 cup diced scallions
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1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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1/4 cup peanuts, chopped into small pieces
→ Dressing Mix
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3 tbsp creamy peanut butter (natural and unsweetened)
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2 tbsp rice vinegar
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2 tbsp honey
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1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
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2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce (low-sodium)
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1 tsp fresh grated ginger
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1 tsp finely minced garlic
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2 tsp sriracha, or to taste
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2 tbsp warm water (add more for thinner texture)
# Instructions:
01 -
Slice the chicken into small cubes. Toss chicken in a bowl with all marinade ingredients until coated. Let it sit while everything else is being prepared.
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Mix together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl, stirring to make it smooth. Adjust with a bit of warm water to thin it out the way you like.
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Chop or shred the cabbages, dice the other veggies, and throw them all into a big mixing bowl.
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Warm up a skillet over medium heat, add some oil, and cook the chicken for about 3 minutes on each side until browned. Pour in any leftover marinade and keep cooking until the chicken is fully done at 165°F, and the marinade thickens into a sauce.
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Drizzle the veggies with the dressing and give it a good toss. Add in the cooked chicken and mix lightly. Sprinkle on extra sesame seeds or cilantro if you’d like.
# Notes:
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Feel free to swap out veggies with ones you prefer or have on hand.
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You can use almond butter or sunflower butter instead of peanut butter.