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Healthy Asian Chicken Salad

Zesty Healthy Asian Chicken Salad for a Refreshing Dinner

A delightful mix of textures and flavors in a Healthy Asian Chicken Salad that's perfect for busy evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs Substitute with rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • 6 cups Romaine Lettuce Iceberg lettuce can be used instead.
  • 1 large Cucumber Opt for English cucumbers to minimize seeds.
  • 2 cups Carrots Pre-shredded carrots can cut prep time.
  • 2 cups Purple Cabbage Green cabbage works as a substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Green Onions Diced red onion can replace for more bite.
  • 1 cup Frozen Edamame Chickpeas are a great alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Peanuts Sunflower seeds are a good nut-free choice.
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks Mango can be used or omitted for less sugar.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Asian Sesame Dressing (Panera brand) Making homemade sesame dressing is an excellent option.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Large mixing bowl
  • salad tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  2. Bake the seasoned chicken thighs for about 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
  3. Chop the romaine lettuce, slice the cucumber, shred the carrots, and slice the green onions and purple cabbage.
  4. Cut the pineapple into small chunks to elevate the salad with a refreshing sweetness.
  5. Combine all chopped vegetables, pineapple chunks, and frozen edamame in a large mixing bowl.
  6. Season the mixture with salt and pepper, then toss everything together.
  7. Serve the salad with Asian sesame dressing on the side to retain crispness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Wait to add the dressing until just before serving to keep the salad crunchy and vibrant. Using leftover or rotisserie chicken speeds up prep time significantly.

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